Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS6 · Redcar and Cleveland
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS19 · Stockton-on-Tees
394
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stockton-on-Tees has less crime — 394 vs 428 incidents in April 2026.
Redcar and Stockton-on-Tees recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 428 and 394 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Redcar sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (63), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Shoplifting (60). 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, Stockton-on-Tees recorded fewer crimes than Redcar — 394 vs 428 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Redcar is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Redcar saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stockton-on-Tees had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stockton-on-Tees recorded fewer total crimes (394 vs 428).