Rural Hartlepool Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Rural Hartlepool, the crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 in June 2024 translates to a relatively low risk of encountering crime on a daily basis, though the distribution of offences reveals specific patterns. This rate is 31.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a disparity that may be influenced by the area’s rural character and the presence of a built-up district within Hartlepool. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 36% higher than the UK average for this category. This suggests that disturbances such as noise complaints or public drunkenness may be more prevalent in this environment. In contrast, violent crimes like violence and sexual offences were 57% below the UK average, with only six incidents recorded, likely reflecting the lower population density and the absence of high-density urban areas that often correlate with higher rates of violent crime. The seasonal context of June—a time when longer days and the beginning of the summer tourism season typically influence activity—may also play a role in the types of crimes reported. While anti-social behaviour and public order issues dominate, the low overall rate indicates that the area remains one of the safer communities in the UK, though targeted efforts to address anti-social conduct could further reduce the local burden of such incidents.

June 2024 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from one to three incidents, a shift that may reflect the heightened activity associated with the start of the summer season. Shoplifting and vehicle crime both doubled compared to May, with one incident each in June, marking a notable uptick in property-related offences. These increases contrast with a 50% decrease in 'other crime' category, suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity towards more visible or seasonal categories. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type, contributing 33.3% of the total, and this category was 36% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge that may be tied to the built-up nature of the area. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 14.3%, aligning with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 and underscoring a broader trend of lower violent crime in this rural setting.

In June 2024, the crime rate in Rural Hartlepool remained stable at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, matching the same rate recorded in May. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, highlights the ongoing presence of crime in a small community. Over the course of the month, the average resident faced a 1-in-180 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the localised nature of crime here—particularly the dominance of anti-social behaviour—means that certain communities may experience higher concentrations of specific offences. The population of 4,854 residents means that even a single incident can have a measurable impact on the local crime picture, especially when considering the relative rarity of violent crimes compared to property-related or public order issues.