Rural Hartlepool Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rural Hartlepool, 9.1 crimes were reported in June 2023 — 7.1% higher than the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This rate translates to a 1-in-110 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, with the most common incidents involving anti-social behaviour, violence, and burglary. The area’s crime profile reflects patterns consistent with a mixed rural-urban environment, where the start of summer and increased tourism may have contributed to heightened anti-social behaviour and property crimes. Anti-social behaviour alone accounted for 31.8% of all crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000 (96% higher). This category’s dominance suggests a need for targeted community engagement, particularly in areas with transient populations or during peak summer activity. Burglary, though less frequent than anti-social behaviour, was 212% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s built-up nature and seasonal property vulnerabilities. The balance between property and violent crimes in June — 56% property-related (15/27) and 44% violent (12/27) — contrasts with the UK’s broader mix, where property crimes typically dominate. As June marks the beginning of the summer season, the longer days and increased foot traffic in rural areas may have created conditions conducive to both anti-social behaviour and property crime, though these patterns remain consistent with other rural-urban interfaces in the UK.

June 2023 saw a 150% increase in burglary cases compared to May, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 6 to 12), highlights a troubling shift in crime dynamics. While anti-social behaviour remained the most common category (14 cases), its rate (2.9 per 1,000) was 96% above the UK average — a stark contrast to the 14% below UK levels recorded for violence and sexual offences. Public order offences fell sharply by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), possibly reflecting a reduction in large gatherings during the early summer months. Burglary in Rural Hartlepool was 212% above the UK average (1.0 vs 0.3 per 1,000), underscoring the area’s vulnerability to property crime despite its rural designation. Residents may find the 100% increase in 'other crime' (from 0 to 1) particularly concerning, as this category encompasses a wide range of incidents not easily categorized elsewhere. These trends suggest that while some areas of the crime profile align with national patterns (e.g. public order offences below UK average), others — particularly anti-social behaviour and burglary — demand closer attention.

June’s crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 marked a 2.3% increase from May’s 8.9 per 1,000, though the overall rate remains relatively low compared to major urban centres. On a daily basis, Rural Hartlepool experienced an average of 1.5 crimes per day in June — a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s built-up nature within a rural context. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 110 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 33% lower than the UK average of 1-in-80 residents. This disparity highlights the area’s generally lower risk profile despite its elevated anti-social behaviour and burglary rates. The 7.1% gap between Hartlepool’s crime rate and the UK average is particularly notable given the area’s small population (4,854 residents), where even minor fluctuations can have outsized impacts on local statistics. While the 2.3% month-on-month increase is statistically significant, it remains within the bounds of normal seasonal variation for a rural area with a built-up core. The contrast between Hartlepool’s specific challenges (e.g. anti-social behaviour 96% above UK levels) and its overall lower crime rate illustrates the combination of local factors and national trends.