Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS27 · County Durham
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS6 · Redcar and Cleveland
382
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Monk Hesleden has less crime — 4 vs 382 incidents in February 2026.
Redcar recorded substantially more crime than Monk Hesleden in February 2026 — 382 incidents compared to 4, a 95.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Monk Hesleden sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Redcar has more Violence & sexual offences (100) and Shoplifting (51). Monk Hesleden is below the national average while Redcar 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 Redcar — 4 vs 382 incidents. That is 99% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Redcar had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 382).