Crime in fens & greatham, hartlepool

Community Speed watch has been conducted on the high street in GREATHAM in relation to concerns raised by residents of vehicles not following the speed limit. Likewise officers have attended parish council meetings where a key point of concern has been off road bikes. Due to this officers within HARTLEPOOL have been focusing on seizing off road bikes where numerous ones have been destroyed by police. Off road bike reports have decreased within HARTLEPOOL as a whole by approximately 50 % . Officers would like to remind residents to report any relevant information where bikes are being stored to police.

We continue to work closely with partner agencies and local education providers to reduce the harm caused by anti social behaviour across our communities. This is an ongoing priority, and we remain focused on preventing issues before they escalate by combining enforcement with meaningful education and diversionary opportunities. Our teams will proactively target key locations and individuals involved in persistent ASB to protect residents from becoming victims of crime. Alongside this, we will make full use of the civil and criminal legislation available to us, including Community Protection Notices, Criminal Behaviour Orders, and tenancy enforcement measures where appropriate. These tools allow us to intervene effectively while still considering long term solutions that steer individuals away from offending. By blending robust enforcement with early intervention and support, we aim to create safer neighbourhoods and reduce the impact of ASB on those who live and work within our communities.

As part of our ongoing rural crime strategy, we continue to hold and attend regular rural crime meetings to understand the issues having the greatest impact on those who live and work in our rural areas. Through Operation Checkpoint, we work closely with neighbouring forces and local partners to identify travelling criminals and disrupt their activity. Our teams also maintain strong engagement with farm run establishments, offering advice, gathering intelligence, and strengthening relationships that help us respond quickly and effectively. Tackling off road bikes and the nuisance they cause remains a key priority, and we carry out targeted patrols at peak times to maximise our visibility and opportunities to intervene. The drone unit plays an essential role in this work, allowing us to cover large areas efficiently and respond directly to the concerns raised by our rural communities.