Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS21 · County Durham
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Sedgefield has less crime — 2 vs 203 incidents in April 2026.
Thornaby recorded substantially more crime than Sedgefield in April 2026 — 203 incidents compared to 2, a 101.5x difference. Sedgefield is below the national average while Thornaby is above, making Sedgefield the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Sedgefield recorded fewer crimes than Thornaby — 2 vs 203 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Sedgefield is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Sedgefield's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (2 incidents) while Thornaby's was Shoplifting (63 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.