Crime Rate in De Bruce: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in De Bruce

The total recorded crimes in De Bruce, Hartlepool, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a De Bruce crime rate of 8.66 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (11.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (-48.19% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
De Bruce Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harrison Place with total crimes: 13
  • Bruntoft Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Bruce Crescent 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 May 2025 the De Bruce has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 8.66 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (De Bruce)CrimesRank (De Bruce)CrimesRank (De Bruce)
Burn Valley500 16,333 15,984 1
Headland & Harbour238 22,633 22,480 2
Throston109 71,539 71,821 3
Foggy Furze155 32,048 31,758 4
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

De Bruce Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 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 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202519
March 20259
February 202512
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 202416
September 202412
August 202410
July 202412
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202542
March 202546
February 202536
January 202526
December 202436
November 202442
October 202459
September 202451
August 202437
July 202443
June 2024110
May 202454

A total of 131 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 202512
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 202413
October 20246
September 202427
August 20247
July 20248
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 418 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202583
March 202530
February 202513
January 202516
December 202413
November 202423
October 202424
September 202421
August 202415
July 202415
June 202492
May 202430

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Harrison Place (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Bruntoft Avenue (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
3. Bruce Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Miers Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
5. Willington Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Wingfield Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Pearl Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greyfriars Court (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Opal Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Hirdman Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1

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