Crime Rate in Hart: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hart

The total recorded crimes in Hart, Hartlepool, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hart crime rate of 3.70 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 Hart, encompassing approximately 12,692 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-45.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Hart Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Crocus Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Meadows Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hart?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Hart demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 359 crimes compared to 1707.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hart recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

    • In 2023, Hart had fewer crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 381 crimes compared to 1,647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hart recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hart Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hart has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 ranking 10th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Hart crimes were 359. The crime rate of Hart in 2024 was 28.28 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hart were around 381 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.02 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hart)CrimesRank (Hart)CrimesRank (Hart)
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
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
Fens & Greatham21 12228 12299 12

Hart Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 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 (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
January 202515
December 20244
November 20245
October 202414
September 20249
August 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 202415

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 20259
February 202513
January 202512
December 20243
November 20247
October 202425
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 202414

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202535
March 202533
February 202520
January 20253
December 20241
November 202410
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hart in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Crocus Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Meadows Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Rafton Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Speedwell Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Hart Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Rosebud Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tintagel Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woodstock Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Larkspur Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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