Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS27 · County Durham
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Monk Hesleden has less crime — 3 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Stainton recorded substantially more crime than Monk Hesleden in April 2026 — 258 incidents compared to 3, a 86.0x difference. Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their most common crime type, though Stainton records significantly more (76 vs 2 incidents). Monk Hesleden is below the national average while Stainton is above, making Monk Hesleden the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer crimes than Stainton — 3 vs 258 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Monk Hesleden is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Anti-social behaviour as their top crime category. In April 2026, Monk Hesleden recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 76 in Stainton. Overall, Monk Hesleden had fewer total crimes (3 vs 258).