Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS10 · Redcar and Cleveland
337
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redcar has less crime — 337 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Stockton-on-Tees recorded notably higher crime than Redcar in April 2026 — 525 vs 337 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redcar sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Criminal damage & arson (56). 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, Redcar recorded fewer crimes than Stockton-on-Tees — 337 vs 525 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Stockton-on-Tees is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redcar saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stockton-on-Tees had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Redcar recorded fewer total crimes (337 vs 525).