Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS25 · Hartlepool
339
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS26 · Hartlepool
586
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hartlepool has less crime — 339 vs 586 incidents in April 2026.
Hartlepool recorded notably higher crime than Hartlepool in April 2026 — 586 vs 339 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (48), while Hartlepool has more Shoplifting (89). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hartlepool recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 339 vs 586 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Hartlepool had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hartlepool recorded fewer total crimes (339 vs 586).