Crime Rate in Burn Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burn Valley

The total recorded crimes in Burn Valley, Hartlepool, UK in July 2025 are around 519 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burn Valley crime rate of 16.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (148) incidents (10.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (80) incidents (-3.61% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (9.86% increase)
Burn Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middleton Grange Shopping Centre with total crimes: 96
  • York Road with total crimes: 54
  • Gainford Street with total crimes: 30

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 July 2025 the Burn Valley has recorded 519 crimes with crime rate of 16.64 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burn Valley)CrimesRank (Burn Valley)CrimesRank (Burn Valley)
Headland & Harbour225 22,633 22,480 2
Throston109 61,539 71,821 3
Foggy Furze151 32,048 31,758 4
De Bruce105 71,648 41,527 7
Manor House120 41,631 51,685 5
Victoria115 51,546 61,116 8
Rossmere97 81,441 81,607 6
Seaton51 9677 9627 9
Rural West41 10396 10480 10
Hart29 11359 11381 11
Fens & Greatham26 12228 12299 12

Burn Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 148 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (83 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 20258
April 20253
March 202511
February 202518
January 202520
December 202414
November 202410
October 20247
September 202423
August 202410

A total of 1628 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025148
June 2025134
May 2025131
April 2025130
March 2025100
February 2025123
January 2025128
December 2024124
November 2024135
October 2024173
September 2024151
August 2024151

A total of 1015 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202571
May 2025131
April 202582
March 202593
February 202568
January 202596
December 202447
November 202454
October 2024106
September 202492
August 202497

A total of 337 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202525
May 202540
April 202513
March 202517
February 202515
January 202518
December 202428
November 202421
October 202438
September 202440
August 202433

A total of 388 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202517
May 202535
April 202537
March 202534
February 202522
January 202533
December 202423
November 202436
October 202430
September 202446
August 202429

A total of 953 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202580
June 202583
May 202562
April 202583
March 202565
February 202563
January 202569
December 202479
November 2024103
October 202484
September 2024117
August 202465

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20258
April 20258
March 20252
February 202511
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 202517
April 202510
February 20251
January 20259
November 20246
October 20248
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 205 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 202521
April 202534
March 20257
February 202513
January 202525
December 20244
November 202418
October 202413
September 202435
August 202413

A total of 277 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202530
May 202513
April 202525
March 202532
February 202520
January 202515
December 202416
November 202428
October 202424
September 202425
August 202426

A total of 63 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20254
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 154 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202510
April 202515
March 202520
February 20256
January 202514
December 20249
November 202414
October 20246
September 202420
August 202413

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Burn Valley in July 2025

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

1. Middleton Grange Shopping Centre (Map)
Total96
Shoplifting45
Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
Other crime3
Possession of weapons3
2. York Road (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences24
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order3
3. Gainford Street (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Other theft3
Robbery3
Theft from the person3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. York Road (Map)
Total27
Drugs9
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons3
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime3
5. Silver Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
6. Station Approach (Map)
Total16
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
7. Lansdowne Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences13
Other crime1
8. Thornton Street (Map)
Total12
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Roker Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
10. Albert Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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