Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS23 · Stockton-on-Tees
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Thornaby has less crime — 199 vs 224 incidents in February 2026.
Billingham and Thornaby recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 224 and 199 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Thornaby has more Criminal damage & arson (34). 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 February 2026 Police data, Thornaby recorded fewer crimes than Billingham — 199 vs 224 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Billingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Thornaby had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Thornaby recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 224).