Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS27 · County Durham
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS19 · Stockton-on-Tees
457
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Monk Hesleden has less crime — 4 vs 457 incidents in February 2026.
Stockton-on-Tees recorded substantially more crime than Monk Hesleden in February 2026 — 457 incidents compared to 4, a 114.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Monk Hesleden sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Criminal damage & arson (1), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Violence & sexual offences (129) and Shoplifting (93). Monk Hesleden is below the national average while Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees — 4 vs 457 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 Stockton-on-Tees had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 457).