Crime Rate in Hartlepool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartlepool

The total recorded crimes in Hartlepool, UK in May 2025 are around 1,658 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartlepool crime rate of 17.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (505) incidents (-3.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (399) incidents (1.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (206) incidents (-22.56% decrease)
Hartlepool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middleton Grange Shopping Centre with total crimes: 90
  • Gainford Street with total crimes: 45
  • York Road with total crimes: 39

Hartlepool Police Info:

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Hartlepool Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Burn Valley (500 crimes), and the safest, Fens & Greatham (21 crimes), is 479 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Hartlepool.

Similarly, the area of Old Town & Grange (500 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Seaton Carew (46 crimes), with a difference of 454 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hartlepool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burn Valley500
Headland & Harbour238
Foggy Furze155
Manor House137
De Bruce128

Safest Wards:

Rossmere97
Rural West55
Hart47
Seaton46
Fens & Greatham21

Most Dangerous Areas:

Old Town & Grange500
Harbour, Victoria & Wooler Road300
Headland & West View154
Foggy Furze143
Jesmond126

Safest Areas:

Clavering77
Rift House & Summerhill76
The Fens, Elwick & Hart66
Rossmere & Mill52
Seaton Carew46

Hartlepool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (461 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (249 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 458 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 170 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (444 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (272 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (517 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (300 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (515 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (311 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (524 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (260 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 628 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 302 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249

A total of 514 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202546
March 202560
February 202540
January 202553
December 202441
November 202439
October 202439
September 202453
August 202449
July 202453

A total of 181 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202521
March 202513
February 20258
January 202517
December 20244
November 202415
October 202416
September 202426
August 202416
July 202421

A total of 683 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202572
March 202538
February 202534
January 202562
December 202431
November 202461
October 202454
September 202491
August 202477
July 202499

A total of 2652 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 241.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 311 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025206
April 2025266
March 2025254
February 2025208
January 2025176
December 2024159
November 2024272
October 2024297
September 2024311
August 2024234
July 2024269

A total of 1373 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 124.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 153 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025134
April 2025107
March 2025113
February 2025112
January 202593
December 2024128
November 2024119
October 2024142
September 2024126
August 2024146
July 2024153

A total of 5474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 497.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 628 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025505
April 2025524
March 2025454
February 2025444
January 2025461
December 2024458
November 2024444
October 2024517
September 2024515
August 2024524
July 2024628

A total of 810 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202569
March 202590
February 202562
January 202568
December 202476
November 202479
October 202474
September 202475
August 202486
July 202469

A total of 532 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202534
March 202562
February 202545
January 202549
December 202452
November 202442
October 202444
September 202460
August 202443
July 202465

A total of 1108 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 100.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 135 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 2025104
March 202593
February 202558
January 2025100
December 202474
November 2024101
October 2024104
September 2024112
August 2024126
July 2024135

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245

A total of 3088 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 280.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 399 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025399
April 2025394
March 2025305
February 2025229
January 2025249
December 2024170
November 2024207
October 2024300
September 2024273
August 2024260
July 2024302

A total of 519 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202558
March 202548
February 202556
January 202545
December 202443
November 202451
October 202433
September 202450
August 202440
July 202450

A total of 175 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202522
March 202517
February 20259
January 20259
December 202426
November 202410
October 202414
September 202416
August 202418
July 202418

High Crime Locations Hartlepool in May 2025

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

1. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting42
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft6
Robbery3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Drugs3
Burglary3
2. Gainford Street (Map)
Total45
Anti-social behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft3
3. York Road (Map)
Total39
Theft from the person9
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery6
Shoplifting3
Public order3
Other theft3
4. Murray Street (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting28
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
5. York Road (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
6. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences17
Other crime6

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