Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS20 · Stockton-on-Tees
266
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees
575
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 266 vs 575 incidents in February 2026.
Stockton-on-Tees recorded notably higher crime than Norton in February 2026 — 575 vs 266 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Norton sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (34), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Public order (47). 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, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Stockton-on-Tees — 266 vs 575 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Stockton-on-Tees is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Norton saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stockton-on-Tees had more Public order. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (266 vs 575).