Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS4 · Middlesbrough
568
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS5 · Middlesbrough
379
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 379 vs 568 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough saw somewhat more crime than Middlesbrough in February 2026 (568 vs 379 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (80), while Middlesbrough has more Shoplifting (70). 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, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 379 vs 568 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Middlesbrough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (379 vs 568).