Crime Rate in Burn Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burn Valley

The total recorded crimes in Burn Valley, Hartlepool, UK in May 2025 are around 500 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burn Valley crime rate of 16.03 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 Burn Valley, encompassing approximately 31,191 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (131) incidents (59.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (131) incidents (0.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (-25.30% decrease)
Burn Valley 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

How safe is Burn Valley?

To understand the safety of Burn Valley, we need to analyze Burn Valley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Burn Valley reported a higher crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 6,333 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burn Valley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

    • In 2023, Burn Valley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 5,984 crimes compared to 1,647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burn Valley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hartlepool, Burn Valley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Burn Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burn Valley has recorded 500 crimes with crime rate of 16.03 ranking 1th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Burn Valley crimes were 6,333. The crime rate of Burn Valley in 2024 was 203.04 (year) or 16.92 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burn Valley were around 5,984 crimes with yearly crime rate of 191.85 (year) or 15.99 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burn Valley)CrimesRank (Burn Valley)CrimesRank (Burn Valley)
Headland & Harbour238 22,633 22,480 2
Throston109 71,539 71,821 3
Foggy Furze155 32,048 31,758 4
De Bruce128 51,648 41,527 7
Manor House137 41,631 51,685 5
Rossmere97 81,441 81,607 6
Victoria125 61,546 61,116 8
Seaton46 11677 9627 9
Rural West55 9396 10480 10
Hart47 10359 11381 11
Fens & Greatham21 12228 12299 12

Burn Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (131 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (131 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (130 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (83 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (100 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (93 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (96 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 124 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 79 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (135 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (103 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (173 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (106 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (151 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (117 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (151 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (288 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (170 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (185 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (100 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 94.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025131
April 202582
March 202593
February 202568
January 202596
December 202447
November 202454
October 2024106
September 202492
August 202497
July 202497
June 2024166
May 2024100

A total of 434 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202513
March 202517
February 202515
January 202518
December 202428
November 202421
October 202438
September 202440
August 202433
July 202442
June 202486
May 202443

A total of 488 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202537
March 202534
February 202522
January 202533
December 202423
November 202436
October 202430
September 202446
August 202429
July 202454
June 202466
May 202443

A total of 2039 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 156.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025131
April 2025130
March 2025100
February 2025123
January 2025128
December 2024124
November 2024135
October 2024173
September 2024151
August 2024151
July 2024220
June 2024288
May 2024185

A total of 264 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202534
March 20257
February 202513
January 202525
December 20244
November 202418
October 202413
September 202435
August 202413
July 202443
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 310 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202525
March 202532
February 202520
January 202515
December 202416
November 202428
October 202424
September 202425
August 202426
July 202423
June 202446
May 202417

A total of 190 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202520
February 20256
January 202514
December 20249
November 202414
October 20246
September 202420
August 202413
July 202422
June 202434
May 20247

A total of 113 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 202511
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413
July 202411
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 93 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
February 20251
January 20259
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 202410
July 202412
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 1135 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202583
March 202565
February 202563
January 202569
December 202479
November 2024103
October 202484
September 2024117
August 202465
July 202487
June 2024170
May 202488

A total of 173 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 202511
February 202518
January 202520
December 202414
November 202410
October 20247
September 202423
August 202410
July 202414
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 92 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202513
March 202510
January 20254
December 202415
November 20242
October 20246
September 202411
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 202414

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Burn Valley in May 2025

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

1. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (Map)
Total90
Shoplifting42
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson9
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft6
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Possession of weapons3
Robbery3
2. Gainford Street (Map)
Total45
Anti-social behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery3
3. York Road (Map)
Total39
Anti-social behaviour9
Theft from the person9
Robbery6
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
4. York Road (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
5. Thornton Street (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Public order3
6. Station Approach (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Green Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
9. Kilwick Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Houghton Street (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3

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