Crime Rate in Foggy Furze: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Foggy Furze

The total recorded crimes in Foggy Furze, Hartlepool, UK in May 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Foggy Furze crime rate of 6.28 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 Foggy Furze, encompassing approximately 24,696 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
Foggy Furze Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Street with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Peebles Avenue with total crimes: 9

How safe is Foggy Furze?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Foggy Furze reported a higher crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 2,048 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Foggy Furze witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

    • In 2023, Foggy Furze experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 1,758 crimes compared to 1,647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Foggy Furze witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Foggy Furze Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Foggy Furze has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 6.28 ranking 3th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Foggy Furze crimes were 2,048. The crime rate of Foggy Furze in 2024 was 82.93 (year) or 6.91 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Foggy Furze were around 1,758 crimes with yearly crime rate of 71.19 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Foggy Furze)CrimesRank (Foggy Furze)CrimesRank (Foggy Furze)
Burn Valley500 16,333 15,984 1
Headland & Harbour238 22,633 22,480 2
Throston109 71,539 71,821 3
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

Foggy Furze Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (53 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202510
February 20254
January 20255
December 202413
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202545
March 202548
February 202542
January 202543
December 202458
November 202437
October 202443
September 202444
August 202453
July 202459

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202520
March 202528
February 202516
January 202516
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 202421
August 202431
July 202422

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20257
February 20258
January 20259
December 202413
November 20248
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20249

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202517
February 202526
January 202510
December 202416
November 202423
October 202416
September 202415
August 202418
July 202431

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202521
March 202523
February 202526
January 202519
December 202415
November 202425
October 202433
September 202425
August 202422
July 202434

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20259
February 202512
January 202511
December 20246
November 202416
October 202415
September 20249
August 202416
July 202416

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 202411
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 202410
August 202415
July 202417

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20242

High Crime Locations Foggy Furze in May 2025

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

1. Richmond Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Peebles Avenue (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Rugby Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Faulder Walk (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Moyne Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
7. Melrose Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
8. Jackson Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
9. Barton Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
10. Eton Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1

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