Redcar vs Thornaby — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Redcar

TS10 · Redcar and Cleveland

291

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences106
  • Anti-social behaviour46
  • Criminal damage & arson36

Thornaby

TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees

199

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Criminal damage & arson34
  • Anti-social behaviour31

Thornaby has less crime — 199 vs 291 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Redcar saw somewhat more crime than Thornaby in February 2026 (291 vs 199 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Redcar records significantly more (106 vs 60 incidents). 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Redcar or Thornaby safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Thornaby recorded fewer crimes than Redcar — 199 vs 291 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Redcar is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Redcar and Thornaby?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Redcar recorded 106 incidents of this type vs 60 in Thornaby. Overall, Thornaby had fewer total crimes (199 vs 291).

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