Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Hartlepool, UK in July 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.33 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 Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murray Street with total crimes: 18
  • Sheriff Street with total crimes: 8
  • Collingwood Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Victoria?

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

  • Relative to Hartlepool:

    • In 2024, Victoria demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Hartlepool average, with 1546 crimes compared to 1707.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

    • In 2023, Victoria had fewer crimes than the Hartlepool average, with 1,116 crimes compared to 1,647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Victoria recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 11 other areas in the Hartlepool.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Victoria Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Victoria has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 0.07 ranking 5th out of 11 in the Hartlepool, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 1,546. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 1,116 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Hartlepool.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
Burn Valley519 16,333 15,984 1
Headland & Harbour225 22,633 22,480 2
Throston109 61,539 71,821 3
Foggy Furze151 32,048 31,758 4
De Bruce105 71,648 41,527 7
Manor House120 41,631 51,685 5
Rossmere97 81,441 81,607 6
Seaton51 9677 9627 9
Rural West41 10396 10480 10
Hart29 11359 11381 11
Fens & Greatham26 12228 12299 12

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 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 (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202519
May 202520
April 202521
March 202517
February 202510
January 202516
December 20248
November 20247
October 202414
September 202418
August 202425

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410

A total of 497 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202551
May 202532
April 202543
March 202544
February 202546
January 202553
December 202428
November 202430
October 202434
September 202438
August 202450

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202516
May 20254
April 20253
March 202513
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
October 202415
September 202410
August 202419

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 202516
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 202412
August 202414

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202521
May 202529
April 202515
March 202517
February 20259
January 202517
December 202418
November 202413
October 20243
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 202511
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245

High Crime Locations Victoria in July 2025

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

1. Murray Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Sheriff Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Collingwood Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Belk Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Stephen Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
6. Duke Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Harcourt Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Poole Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Joicey Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Wilson Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1

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