Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS11 · Redcar and Cleveland
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Saltburn Marske and New Marske has less crime — 82 vs 203 incidents in April 2026.
Thornaby recorded notably higher crime than Saltburn Marske and New Marske in April 2026 — 203 vs 82 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Saltburn Marske and New Marske sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Thornaby has more Shoplifting (63). 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 April 2026 Police data, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer crimes than Thornaby — 82 vs 203 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Saltburn Marske and New Marske is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Saltburn Marske and New Marske saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thornaby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 203).