Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Hartlepool, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.36 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-25.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (29) incidents (93.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

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

  • Murray Street with total crimes: 32
  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 9
  • Stephen Street 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 May 2025 the Victoria has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
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
Rossmere97 81,441 81,607 6
Seaton46 11677 9627 9
Rural West55 9396 10480 10
Hart47 10359 11381 11
Fens & Greatham21 12228 12299 12

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202521
March 202517
February 202510
January 202516
December 20248
November 20247
October 202414
September 202418
August 202425
July 202414
June 202458
May 202413

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20242
October 20249
September 202412
August 202414
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 598 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202543
March 202544
February 202546
January 202553
December 202428
November 202430
October 202434
September 202438
August 202450
July 202455
June 202492
May 202453

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 202513
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
October 202415
September 202410
August 202419
July 202411
June 202444
May 202413

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20244
September 20248
August 20245
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202516
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 161 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202515
March 202517
February 20259
January 202517
December 202418
November 202413
October 20243
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Victoria in May 2025

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

1. Murray Street (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting28
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cameron Road (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Stephen Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Addison Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Harcourt Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Raeburn Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Duke Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rodney Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Collingwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
10. Sheriff Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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