Crime Rate in Rural West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rural West

The total recorded crimes in Rural West, Hartlepool, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rural West crime rate of 14.42 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 Rural West, encompassing approximately 3,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-52.63% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Rural West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Niven Close with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Redston Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rural West?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Rural West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 396 crimes compared to 1707.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rural West recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rural West had fewer crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 480 crimes compared to 1,647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rural West recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rural West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rural West has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 14.42 ranking 10th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Rural West crimes were 396. The crime rate of Rural West in 2024 was 119.00 (year) or 9.92 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rural West were around 480 crimes with yearly crime rate of 144.25 (year) or 12.02 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartlepool)CrimesRank (Hartlepool)CrimesRank (Hartlepool)
Burn Valley397 16,333 15,984 1
Headland & Harbour234 22,633 22,480 2
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
Fens & Greatham24 12228 12299 12

Rural West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 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 Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20249
June 202428
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202519
January 202514
December 20248
November 20248
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 202428
May 202413
April 20246

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 202411
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Rural West in March 2025

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

1. Niven Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Redston Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Meadowcroft Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Darlings (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. The Meadows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Brierton Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. South View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Blaise Garden Village (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Fellston Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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