Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS5 · Middlesbrough
379
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS11 · Redcar and Cleveland
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltburn Marske and New Marske has less crime — 58 vs 379 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Saltburn Marske and New Marske in February 2026 — 379 incidents compared to 58, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (70), while Saltburn Marske and New Marske has more Burglary (9). Middlesbrough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saltburn Marske and New Marske is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 58 vs 379 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Saltburn Marske and New Marske is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Saltburn Marske and New Marske had more Burglary. Overall, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 379).