Middlesbrough vs Redcar — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Middlesbrough

TS5 · Middlesbrough

379

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences92
  • Anti-social behaviour84
  • Shoplifting70

Redcar

TS6 · Redcar and Cleveland

379

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Shoplifting51

Both areas recorded the same number of crimes (379) in February 2026.

What the data shows

Middlesbrough and Redcar recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 379 and 379 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Middlesbrough or Redcar safer?

Middlesbrough and Redcar recorded identical crime totals in February 2026 (379 incidents each). The full reports reveal differences in crime type and trend that the headline figure doesn't capture.

What are the main differences in crime between Middlesbrough and Redcar?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Middlesbrough recorded 92 incidents of this type vs 99 in Redcar. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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