Crime Rate in Fens & Greatham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fens & Greatham

The total recorded crimes in Fens & Greatham, Hartlepool, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fens & Greatham crime rate of 3.50 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 Fens & Greatham, encompassing approximately 6,865 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Fens & Greatham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Front Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hill View with total crimes: 2

How safe is Fens & Greatham?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Fens & Greatham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 228 crimes compared to 1707.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fens & Greatham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fens & Greatham had fewer crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 299 crimes compared to 1,647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fens & Greatham recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hartlepool, Fens & Greatham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fens & Greatham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fens & Greatham has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 3.50 ranking 12th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Fens & Greatham crimes were 228. The crime rate of Fens & Greatham in 2024 was 33.21 (year) or 2.77 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fens & Greatham were around 299 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.55 (year) or 3.63 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartlepool)CrimesRank (Hartlepool)CrimesRank (Hartlepool)
Burn Valley397 16,333 15,984 1
Headland & Harbour234 22,633 22,480 2
Throston124 51,539 71,821 3
Foggy Furze171 32,048 31,758 4
De Bruce120 71,648 41,527 7
Victoria145 41,546 61,116 8
Manor House122 61,631 51,685 5
Rossmere84 81,441 81,607 6
Seaton34 11677 9627 9
Hart60 9359 11381 11
Rural West48 10396 10480 10

Fens & Greatham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202510
January 202513
December 202410
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Fens & Greatham in March 2025

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

1. Boston Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Front Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Hill View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Saltaire Terrace (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Honiton Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
6. Newark Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Winthorpe Grove (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Thetford Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Mowbray Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodgate Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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