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Overview of Hartlepool crime rate

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Hartlepool, with a high crime rating, stands 2nd among 25 comparable districts in crime rate. The year 2023 saw 17,266 reported crimes in a population of 92,338, bringing the crime rate to 186.99 per 1,000 residents, a 6.07% increase from the previous year.

The most prevalent crimes in Hartlepool include Violence and sexual offences (33.3%), Anti-social behaviour (18.3%), and Shoplifting (11.3%), with the rarest being robbery, bicycle theft, and theft from the person.

Among its 12 wards, Victoria (Hartlepool) (478.2), Burn Valley (249.5), and Headland & Harbour (245.5) report the highest crime rates, whereas Fens & Greatham, Rural West, and Hart are the safest.

In Hartlepool, there has been a notable increase in Anti-social behaviour, Criminal damage and arson, Drugs, Public order, Shoplifting, Vehicle crime, and Violence and sexual offences over recent years. Particularly alarming is the surge in Shoplifting and Violence and sexual offences, highlighting a need for focused community and law enforcement intervention. Conversely, there’s been a decline in Anti-social behaviour, Burglary, Criminal damage and arson, Other theft, Public order, and Shoplifting, suggesting some areas of progress in crime prevention efforts.

Hartlepool crime incidents by crime type

A total of 17266 crime incidents were reported in 2023. Below is the breakdown by crime type.

Violence and sexual offences – 5741 (33.3)%
Anti-social behaviour – 3154 (18.3)%
Shoplifting – 1959 (11.3)%
Criminal damage and arson – 1720 (10.0)%
Public order – 1318 (7.6)%
Other theft – 949 (5.5)%
Burglary – 706 (4.1)%
Vehicle crime – 599 (3.5)%
Other crime – 385 (2.2)%
Drugs – 353 (2.0)%
Possession of weapons – 124 (0.7)%
Robbery – 122 (0.7)%
Bicycle theft – 87 (0.5)%
Theft from the person – 49 (0.3)%

How does Hartlepool compare against nearby areas ?

Hartlepool ranks 2nd when compared against 25 nearby boroughs/local administrative districts.

List of nearby boroughs/local administrative districts from high crime rate to low (2023):

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Crime rates in Hartlepool wards

There are 12 wards within Hartlepool. Victoria (Hartlepool), Burn Valley, Headland & Harbour has highest crime rate (crime per 1000 residents). Below map shows 2023 crime rates broken down by crime types.

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List of all 12 wards from high crime rate to low.