Crime Rate in Hartlepool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartlepool

The total recorded crimes in Hartlepool, UK in January 2026 are around 1,445 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartlepool crime rate of 15.65 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hartlepool, encompassing approximately 92,338 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (494) incidents (-3.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (234) incidents (15.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (199) incidents (-2.45% decrease)
Hartlepool Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Middleton Grange Shopping Centre with total crimes: 66
  • York Road with total crimes: 54
  • Murray Street with total crimes: 27

Hartlepool Police Info:

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Hartlepool Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Burn Valley (479 crimes), and the safest, Fens & Greatham (9 crimes), is 470 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Hartlepool.

Similarly, the area of Old Town & Grange (479 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Rossmere & Mill (35 crimes), with a difference of 444 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hartlepool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burn Valley479
Headland & Harbour141
De Bruce138
Victoria125
Manor House124

Safest Wards:

Throston87
Seaton48
Hart40
Rural West32
Fens & Greatham9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Old Town & Grange479
Harbour, Victoria & Wooler Road221
Headland & West View134
Owton Manor125
Foggy Furze108

Safest Areas:

Rift House & Summerhill78
Clavering73
Seaton Carew48
The Fens, Elwick & Hart41
Rossmere & Mill35

Hartlepool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (494 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (234 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 512 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 204 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (526 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (228 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (543 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (298 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (513 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (282 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (492 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (321 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 527 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 291 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (491 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (293 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (505 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (399 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (524 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (394 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (454 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (305 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 444 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 229 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2809 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 234.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 313 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026199
December 2025204
November 2025209
October 2025287
September 2025282
August 2025313
July 2025182
June 2025199
May 2025206
April 2025266
March 2025254
February 2025208

A total of 269 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202630
December 202525
November 202525
October 202543
September 202518
August 202528
July 202516
June 202518
May 202524
April 202521
March 202513
February 20258

A total of 165 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202513
November 202512
October 202510
September 202513
August 20256
July 202516
June 20259
May 202516
April 202522
March 202517
February 20259

A total of 598 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.83 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202650
December 202564
November 202553
October 202535
September 202542
August 202545
July 202553
June 202549
May 202545
April 202558
March 202548
February 202556

A total of 1601 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 133.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 172 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026119
December 2025172
November 2025153
October 2025168
September 2025155
August 2025128
July 2025117
June 2025123
May 2025134
April 2025107
March 2025113
February 2025112

A total of 97 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20253
November 202510
October 202510
September 20255
August 202514
July 202512
June 202511
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 3477 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 289.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 399 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026234
December 2025203
November 2025228
October 2025298
September 2025282
August 2025321
July 2025291
June 2025293
May 2025399
April 2025394
March 2025305
February 2025229

A total of 6025 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 502.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 543 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026494
December 2025512
November 2025526
October 2025543
September 2025513
August 2025492
July 2025527
June 2025491
May 2025505
April 2025524
March 2025454
February 2025444

A total of 509 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202649
December 202550
November 202532
October 202538
September 202538
August 202530
July 202550
June 202545
May 202536
April 202534
March 202562
February 202545

A total of 1192 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 99.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202692
December 2025114
November 202590
October 2025105
September 202594
August 2025125
July 2025132
June 202584
May 2025101
April 2025104
March 202593
February 202558

A total of 789 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202654
December 202552
November 202558
October 202568
September 202569
August 202561
July 202563
June 202581
May 202562
April 202569
March 202590
February 202562

A total of 597 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202657
December 202564
November 202555
October 202565
September 202541
August 202541
July 202550
June 202537
May 202541
April 202546
March 202560
February 202540

A total of 611 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202639
December 202549
November 202544
October 202545
September 202561
August 202549
July 202556
June 202560
May 202564
April 202572
March 202538
February 202534

A total of 136 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20259
October 202521
September 202510
August 202524
July 202523
June 202513
May 202513
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257

High Crime Locations Hartlepool in January 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hartlepool postcode area is presented below.

1. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (Map)
Total66
Shoplifting30
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Other crime3
Burglary3
2. York Road (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour21
Vehicle crime3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Murray Street (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences5
Robbery3
Other theft1
Other crime1
4. York Road (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery3
Public order3
5. Walpole Road (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting20
Robbery1
Other crime1

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