Crime in seaton, hartlepool

As part of the Coast Watch scheme, we continue to build strong partnerships with everyone who can help keep our coastline as safe as possible while addressing the crime that affects these areas. This work is ongoing, and we are committed to adapting our approach as new challenges emerge. We regularly meet with local organisations, volunteers, and specialist teams to share information, coordinate activity, and ensure we are tackling problems from every angle. Technology remains a key part of our strategy, and we will keep expanding our use of drones to monitor large stretches of coastline efficiently and safely. This allows us to identify risks earlier, respond more quickly, and support patrols on the ground. By combining community collaboration, targeted enforcement, and innovative tools, we aim to maintain a strong, visible presence along the coast and continue reducing the issues that impact those who live, work, and visit these areas.

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.

We remain committed to working closely with our community and partner organisations to address this issue in every way possible. In several locations, we have taken steps to ‘design out’ the hotspots where these problems most often occur, as well as the areas regularly reported to us. Education is also a key part of our approach, and we are increasing our work with local schools to raise awareness about the dangers and consequences of using illegal e scooters and bikes. By helping young people understand the risks, we aim to prevent these behaviours before they begin. We also rely heavily on information from residents about where these vehicles are being stored. When we know where they are kept, we can remove them from the streets, ensuring they are destroyed rather than sold on. Community reporting remains essential in helping us keep our neighbourhoods safe and free from illegal vehicles.