Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS20 · Stockton-on-Tees
302
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Thornaby has less crime — 203 vs 302 incidents in April 2026.
Norton saw somewhat more crime than Thornaby in April 2026 (302 vs 203 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (32), while Thornaby has more Shoplifting (63). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Thornaby recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 203 vs 302 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Norton is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thornaby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Thornaby recorded fewer total crimes (203 vs 302).