Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS4 · Middlesbrough
568
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stainton has less crime — 207 vs 568 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Stainton in February 2026 — 568 incidents compared to 207, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (80), while Stainton has more Shoplifting (32). 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, Stainton recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 207 vs 568 incidents. That is 64% 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 Stainton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stainton recorded fewer total crimes (207 vs 568).