Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS27 · County Durham
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS20 · Stockton-on-Tees
266
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Monk Hesleden has less crime — 4 vs 266 incidents in February 2026.
Norton recorded substantially more crime than Monk Hesleden in February 2026 — 266 incidents compared to 4, a 66.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Monk Hesleden sees higher rates of Burglary (1), while Norton has more Violence & sexual offences (88). Monk Hesleden is below the national average while Norton is above, making Monk Hesleden the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 4 vs 266 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Monk Hesleden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Monk Hesleden saw higher rates of Burglary while Norton had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 266).