Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS11 · Redcar and Cleveland
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Saltburn Marske and New Marske has less crime — 58 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Thornaby recorded substantially more crime than Saltburn Marske and New Marske in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 58, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saltburn Marske and New Marske sees higher rates of Burglary (9), while Thornaby has more Criminal damage & arson (34). Saltburn Marske and New Marske is below the national average while Thornaby is above, making Saltburn Marske and New Marske the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer crimes than Thornaby — 58 vs 199 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Saltburn Marske and New Marske is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Saltburn Marske and New Marske saw higher rates of Burglary while Thornaby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 199).