Hartlepool Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Hartlepool’s crime profile in November 2024, accounting for 30.3% of all reported crimes. This category, which is 47% above the UK average, underscores a significant local challenge in addressing violent crime. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 12.5 per 1,000 residents, 64.5% higher than the UK average of 7.6. Shoplifting, the second most common crime type, contributed 17.3% of total incidents and was 219% above the national average—a stark contrast to the UK’s much lower rate. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with 14.8% of all crimes reported and 62% above the UK average. These figures suggest that Hartlepool’s crime profile is shaped by factors such as its urban character and the presence of high-footfall areas like retail centres, which may drive both shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Seasonal context plays a role, with November’s shorter evenings and events like Bonfire Night potentially influencing patterns of public disorder. However, the persistent gap between Hartlepool’s rates and the UK average indicates deeper structural issues, such as socioeconomic factors or policing challenges, that require sustained attention. The local crime picture remains complex, with property crimes and violent crimes each contributing significantly to the overall burden, though the dominance of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in this category.

November 2024 saw a 58.1% increase in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 31 to 49. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, surged sharply, though its exact nature remains unclear from the data. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 27%, decreasing from 248 to 181—a drop that may reflect the impact of colder weather or seasonal changes in public activity. Shoplifting, already 219% above the UK average, remained a significant concern, with 212 incidents reported. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant category at 30.3% of total crimes, were 47% above the UK average, highlighting a local challenge in this area. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60%, from 10 to 4, possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal factors and community-specific conditions.

Hartlepool's crime rate in November 2024 dropped by 13.1% compared to the previous month, falling from 14.4 to 12.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical November patterns, where darker evenings and the conclusion of the Black Friday shopping period may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 41 reported crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent level of activity despite the monthly decrease. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure remains significant: over the course of November, one crime occurred for roughly every 80 residents. This ratio highlights the frequency of incidents within a local context, though it does not account for variations in reporting rates or unrecorded crimes. The population context further illustrates that Hartlepool’s crime rate remains higher than the UK average, with 64.5% of the national rate, suggesting structural or demographic factors that may influence local crime trends.