Rural Hartlepool Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Rural Hartlepool recorded 33 crimes across a population of 4,854 residents, equating to a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 individuals. This figure places the area 20.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 30.3% of all incidents (10 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (24.2%, 8 cases) and burglary (12.1%, 4 cases). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, with schools out and tourism activity at its height—may have influenced these patterns. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to increased public gatherings and festivals, was the dominant category, though it saw a slight decline from June. Burglary, while lower in absolute terms than the UK average for similar crime types, was significantly higher in Hartlepool, possibly due to the built-up area’s characteristics within the rural setting. The data also highlights stark contrasts: shoplifting was 69% below the UK average, aligning with the area’s limited retail density, while criminal damage and arson rose sharply by 200% compared to June. These findings suggest that local factors, such as community engagement during festivals and the physical layout of the built-up area, play a role in shaping crime dynamics. The overall stability in the crime rate, despite fluctuations in specific categories, indicates that Hartlepool’s security profile remains consistent with its rural nature but requires nuanced analysis to address outliers like burglary.

July 2025 saw a 300% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp rise is notable, though no direct causal factors are identified in the data. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime, fell by 9.1% compared to June, suggesting a potential shift in community dynamics or seasonal influences. Burglary rates in Hartlepool were 196% above the UK average, highlighting a stark local anomaly. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences dropped by 20%, possibly reflecting the impact of summer events or reduced foot traffic in certain areas. The data also reveals that shoplifting, typically a concern in retail hubs, was 69% below the UK average—consistent with the area’s rural character and limited high-street presence. These shifts underscore the need for targeted local analysis, as broader UK trends do not always apply.

In July 2025, Rural Hartlepool’s crime rate remained stable at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in crime patterns over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that is relatively low compared to the UK average. Given the area’s population of 4,854, this means that the likelihood of a resident encountering crime is considerably lower than in many other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Hartlepool’s crime profile remains distinct, with a focus on specific categories such as burglary and anti-social behaviour, which deviate from UK norms in significant ways.