Crime Rate in Throston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Throston

The total recorded crimes in Throston, Hartlepool, UK in March 2025 are around 124 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Throston crime rate of 6.93 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 Throston, encompassing approximately 17,885 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Throston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Mickey Barron Close with total crimes: 7
  • Helmsley Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Throston?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Throston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 1539 crimes compared to 1707.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Throston recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 11 other cities.

    • In 2023, Throston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 1,821 crimes compared to 1,647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Throston witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 11 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Throston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Throston has recorded 124 crimes with crime rate of 6.93 ranking 5th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Throston crimes were 1,539. The crime rate of Throston in 2024 was 86.05 (year) or 7.17 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Throston were around 1,821 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.82 (year) or 8.48 (month) ranking 3 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
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

Throston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 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 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (32 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 202518
December 202410
November 202413
October 202418
September 202423
August 202420
July 202421
June 202430
May 202416
April 202432

A total of 58 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202531
January 202537
December 202443
November 202439
October 202430
September 202438
August 202448
July 202446
June 202474
May 202448
April 202438

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20241
August 202411
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 202413

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202515
December 202417
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 202414
July 202412
June 202422
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 202414
October 202411
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 202410
May 202418
April 20249

A total of 240 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 202424
October 202443
September 202418
August 202428
July 202426
June 202430
May 202429
April 202424

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Throston in March 2025

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

1. Willow Grove (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Mickey Barron Close (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Helmsley Street (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Exmoor Grove (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lime Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Clough Close (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oak Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Avondale Gardens (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chatham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Throston Grange Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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