Crime Rate in De Bruce: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in De Bruce

The total recorded crimes in De Bruce, Hartlepool, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a De Bruce crime rate of 7.11 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 De Bruce, encompassing approximately 14,773 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
De Bruce Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Oswy Shops with total crimes: 9
  • Bruce Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Miers Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is De Bruce?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, De Bruce demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 1648 crimes compared to 1707.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, De Bruce witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

    • In 2023, De Bruce had fewer crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 1,527 crimes compared to 1,647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, De Bruce recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hartlepool, De Bruce has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

De Bruce Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the De Bruce has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 7.11 ranking 7th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total De Bruce crimes were 1,648. The crime rate of De Bruce in 2024 was 111.55 (year) or 9.30 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in De Bruce were around 1,527 crimes with yearly crime rate of 103.36 (year) or 8.61 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (De Bruce)CrimesRank (De Bruce)CrimesRank (De Bruce)
Burn Valley519 16,333 15,984 1
Headland & Harbour225 22,633 22,480 2
Throston109 61,539 71,821 3
Foggy Furze151 32,048 31,758 4
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

De Bruce 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 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202522
May 202543
April 202583
March 202530
February 202513
January 202516
December 202413
November 202423
October 202424
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202512
April 202519
March 20259
February 202512
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 202416
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 501 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202536
May 202547
April 202542
March 202546
February 202536
January 202526
December 202436
November 202442
October 202459
September 202451
August 202437

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
May 20257
April 20258
March 202512
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 202413
October 20246
September 202427
August 20247

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
September 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations De Bruce in July 2025

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

1. King Oswy Shops (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Other theft1
2. Bruce Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Miers Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Bruntoft Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Harrison Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Warren Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wingfield Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West View Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Warren Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bradshaw Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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