Crime Rate in Headland & Harbour: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Headland & Harbour

The total recorded crimes in Headland & Harbour, Hartlepool, UK in May 2025 are around 238 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Headland & Harbour crime rate of 14.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (9.59% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-1.54% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (-44.23% decrease)
Headland & Harbour Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

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 areas in the Hartlepool.

    • 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 areas in the Hartlepool.

  • 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 May 2025 the Headland & Harbour has recorded 238 crimes with crime rate of 14.74 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Headland & Harbour)CrimesRank (Headland & Harbour)CrimesRank (Headland & Harbour)
Burn Valley500 16,333 15,984 1
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
Hart47 10359 11381 11
Fens & Greatham21 12228 12299 12

Headland & Harbour Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (73 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 612 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202565
March 202557
February 202550
January 202533
December 202440
November 202432
October 202433
September 202436
August 202437
July 202437
June 202470
May 202458

A total of 187 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202516
March 202510
February 20253
January 202513
December 202410
November 202412
October 202414
September 202417
August 202419
July 202417
June 202422
May 202421

A total of 906 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202573
March 202563
February 202565
January 202554
December 202461
November 202460
October 202451
September 202464
August 202481
July 202475
June 2024116
May 202463

A total of 117 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202511
February 202513
January 20258
December 20247
November 20249
October 20243
September 202415
August 20245
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 202511
February 202513
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202417
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202412
May 202415

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202515
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 202417
August 202421
July 202413
June 202418
May 202419

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 581 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.69 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 79 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202552
March 202549
February 202540
January 202550
December 202426
November 202438
October 202479
September 202464
August 202446
July 202441
June 202442
May 202425

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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

High Crime Locations Headland & Harbour in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences17
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Errol Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Barbara Mann Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
7. Middleton Grange Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Brecongill Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lucan Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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