Crime Rate in Headland & Harbour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headland & Harbour

The total recorded crimes in Headland & Harbour, Hartlepool, UK in March 2025 are around 234 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headland & Harbour crime rate of 14.50 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 Headland & Harbour, encompassing approximately 16,142 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-3.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (14.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (49) incidents (22.50% increase)
Headland & Harbour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • Police Station with total crimes: 20

How safe is Headland & Harbour?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Headland & Harbour reported a higher crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 2,633 crimes compared to 1,707. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Headland & Harbour witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Headland & Harbour experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 2,480 crimes compared to 1,647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Headland & Harbour witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Headland & Harbour Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Headland & Harbour has recorded 234 crimes with crime rate of 14.50 ranking 2th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Headland & Harbour crimes were 2,633. The crime rate of Headland & Harbour in 2024 was 163.11 (year) or 13.59 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Headland & Harbour were around 2,480 crimes with yearly crime rate of 153.63 (year) or 12.80 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartlepool)CrimesRank (Hartlepool)CrimesRank (Hartlepool)
Burn Valley397 16,333 15,984 1
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 & Greatham24 12228 12299 12

Headland & Harbour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (57 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (51 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (64 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (81 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (116 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (58 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (52 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 813 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202565
January 202554
December 202461
November 202460
October 202451
September 202464
August 202481
July 202475
June 2024116
May 202463
April 202460

A total of 535 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202550
January 202533
December 202440
November 202432
October 202433
September 202436
August 202437
July 202437
June 202470
May 202458
April 202452

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 202417
August 202421
July 202413
June 202418
May 202419
April 202416

A total of 130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202417
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 202415
April 20244

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 104 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202513
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 202415
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 202414
August 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 535 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202540
January 202550
December 202426
November 202438
October 202479
September 202464
August 202446
July 202441
June 202442
May 202425
April 202435

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 202513
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202417
August 202419
July 202417
June 202422
May 202421
April 202410

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

High Crime Locations Headland & Harbour in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting25
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hartlepool (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Wharton Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
7. Henderson Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Clarence Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hays Gardens (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Otterpool Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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