Crime Rate in Hartlepool: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartlepool

The total recorded crimes in Hartlepool, Hartlepool in January 2025 are around 1,386 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartlepool crime rate of 15.01 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: (461) incidents (0.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (249) incidents (46.47% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (176) incidents (10.69% increase)
Hartlepool Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middleton Grange Shopping Centre with total crimes: 84
  • York Road with total crimes: 57
  • Gainford Street with total crimes: 42

Hartlepool Police Info:

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Hartlepool Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Burn Valley (439 crimes), and the safest, Fens & Greatham (18 crimes), is 421 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Hartlepool.

Similarly, the area of Old Town & Grange (433 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Seaton Carew (36 crimes), with a difference of 397 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Hartlepool.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Burn Valley439
Headland & Harbour192
Foggy Furze143
Victoria115
Manor House104

Safest Wards:

Rossmere84
Seaton36
Rural West35
Hart34
Fens & Greatham18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Old Town & Grange433
Harbour, Victoria & Wooler Road266
Foggy Furze126
Headland & West View107
Jesmond103

Safest Areas:

Clavering59
Rossmere & Mill54
Rift House & Summerhill53
The Fens, Elwick & Hart51
Seaton Carew36

Hartlepool Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1016 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (710 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 673 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 84.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202476
November 202479
October 202474
September 202475
August 202486
July 202469
June 2024146

A total of 2471 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 308.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 710 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025249
December 2024170
November 2024207
October 2024300
September 2024273
August 2024260
July 2024302
June 2024710

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 202412
September 202412
August 20246
July 20249
June 202420

A total of 4563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 570.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1016 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025461
December 2024458
November 2024444
October 2024517
September 2024515
August 2024524
July 2024628
June 20241016

A total of 2134 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 266.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025176
December 2024159
November 2024272
October 2024297
September 2024311
August 2024234
July 2024269
June 2024416

A total of 405 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202549
December 202452
November 202442
October 202444
September 202460
August 202443
July 202465
June 202450

A total of 938 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 117.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025100
December 202474
November 2024101
October 2024104
September 2024112
August 2024126
July 2024135
June 2024186

A total of 151 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 20244
November 202415
October 202416
September 202426
August 202416
July 202421
June 202436

A total of 581 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 72.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202562
December 202431
November 202461
October 202454
September 202491
August 202477
July 202499
June 2024106

A total of 137 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202426
November 202410
October 202414
September 202416
August 202418
July 202418
June 202426

A total of 1223 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 152.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202593
December 2024128
November 2024119
October 2024142
September 2024126
August 2024146
July 2024153
June 2024316

A total of 437 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 54.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202553
December 202441
November 202439
October 202439
September 202453
August 202449
July 202453
June 2024110

A total of 416 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202545
December 202443
November 202451
October 202433
September 202450
August 202440
July 202450
June 2024104

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248

High Crime Locations Hartlepool in January 2025

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

1. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (Map)
Total84
Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences27
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
Other theft3
2. York Road (Map)
Total57
Violence and sexual offences21
Burglary12
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
Other crime3
Drugs3
3. Gainford Street (Map)
Total42
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting37
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft1
Drugs1
Burglary1
6. York Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Drugs3

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