Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS25 · Hartlepool
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS29 · County Durham
35
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Trimdon has less crime — 35 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Hartlepool recorded substantially more crime than Trimdon in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 35, a 10.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (49), while Trimdon has more Anti-social behaviour (10). Hartlepool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Trimdon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Trimdon recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 35 vs 351 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Trimdon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Trimdon had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Trimdon recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 351).