Hartlepool vs Redcar — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hartlepool

TS24 · Hartlepool

592

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences200
  • Anti-social behaviour88
  • Shoplifting82

Redcar

TS10 · Redcar and Cleveland

337

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences99
  • Anti-social behaviour59
  • Shoplifting39

Redcar has less crime — 337 vs 592 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hartlepool recorded notably higher crime than Redcar in April 2026 — 592 vs 337 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hartlepool records significantly more (200 vs 99 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hartlepool or Redcar safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Redcar recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 337 vs 592 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Hartlepool and Redcar?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hartlepool recorded 200 incidents of this type vs 99 in Redcar. Overall, Redcar had fewer total crimes (337 vs 592).

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