Crime Rate in Rossmere: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rossmere

The total recorded crimes in Rossmere, Hartlepool, UK in May 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rossmere crime rate of 7.26 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 Rossmere, encompassing approximately 13,358 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (-26.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Rossmere Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Rossmere Park with total crimes: 8
  • Joppa Grove with total crimes: 7

How safe is Rossmere?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Rossmere demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 1441 crimes compared to 1707.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rossmere recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

    • In 2023, Rossmere had fewer crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 1,607 crimes compared to 1,647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rossmere witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rossmere Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rossmere has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 7.26 ranking 8th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Rossmere crimes were 1,441. The crime rate of Rossmere in 2024 was 107.87 (year) or 8.99 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rossmere were around 1,607 crimes with yearly crime rate of 120.30 (year) or 10.03 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rossmere)CrimesRank (Rossmere)CrimesRank (Rossmere)
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
Victoria125 61,546 61,116 8
Seaton46 11677 9627 9
Rural West55 9396 10480 10
Hart47 10359 11381 11
Fens & Greatham21 12228 12299 12

Rossmere Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 20258
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202415
August 202413
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202546
March 202533
February 202525
January 202530
December 202443
November 202433
October 202434
September 202450
August 202429
July 202424
June 202464
May 202443

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20254
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 20248
May 202413

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202515
February 202514
January 202514
December 20247
November 202418
October 202419
September 202420
August 202412
July 202430
June 202452
May 202441

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20256
February 202510
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 202419
September 202422
August 202411
July 202424
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 20241
August 20248
July 202412
June 20246
May 20245

High Crime Locations Rossmere in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Rossmere Park (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Joppa Grove (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Dunoon Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Beauly Grove (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Fraser Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Farnell Grove (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
9. Holyrood Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Islay Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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