Rural Hartlepool Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Rural Hartlepool recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while modest, translates to a tangible risk for residents: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 individuals. The area’s crime profile is shaped by a mix of local and seasonal factors, with anti-social behaviour accounting for 33.3% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences at 30.3%. These figures suggest that community-related issues, such as disputes or public disturbances, are a key driver of crime in this built-up rural area. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to shifts in crime patterns, with some categories, like criminal damage and arson, declining by 75% compared to the previous month. This decline could be linked to reduced opportunities for such crimes during warmer weather, though it remains to be seen whether this trend persists. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, which is 62% above the UK average, highlights a persistent challenge that may be influenced by the area’s unique mix of rural and urban characteristics. The relatively low overall rate, combined with the prominence of non-violent crimes, suggests that local efforts to address community-specific issues may be having an effect, even as broader national trends continue to shape the crime profile.

June 2025 saw a 200% increase in 'other crime' compared to May, rising from one to three incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or minor offences, may partly reflect the season’s shift as summer activities begin to influence local dynamics. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, dropping from four to one incident—a decline that could align with the start of the summer season, when such crimes are often less frequent. Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent category, remains 62% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent local challenge. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s built-up nature within a rural setting, where social interactions and community density could contribute to higher reports of such incidents. Meanwhile, public order and robbery each saw 100% increases, with both crimes rising from zero to one incident. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, underscore the need for vigilance in areas where tourism or seasonal events might intersect with local routines.

Rural Hartlepool’s crime rate in June 2025 fell by 8.4% compared to May 2025, reflecting a continued downward trend. This shift, from 7.4 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, aligns with the area’s broader pattern of stability over recent months. On a daily basis, the local rate translates to approximately one crime reported per day, a figure that may appear low but is consistent with the area’s smaller population and rural character. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a metric that contextualises the risk in terms of personal exposure. With a population of 4,854, this means the average resident faces a relatively low probability of encountering crime, though localised pockets—such as anti-social behaviour—remain notable. The comparison to the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000, further underscores the area’s relative safety, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour show stark deviations from national trends. These figures, while modest, invite consideration of how local factors—such as community engagement or seasonal activity—might influence crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres.