Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS7 · Middlesbrough
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
207
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 102 vs 207 incidents in February 2026.
Stainton recorded notably higher crime than Middlesbrough in February 2026 — 207 vs 102 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Stainton has more Shoplifting (32). Middlesbrough is below the national average while Stainton is above, making Middlesbrough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Stainton — 102 vs 207 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stainton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 207).