Crime in Hartburn: statistics, rates and trends
498 crimes were recorded in Hartburn in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (126), shoplifting (117) and anti-social behaviour (93) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,511th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hartburn | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 498 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.6 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 7,955 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hartburn peaked in the year to August 2019 (608 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (406). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 498 | 62.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 406 | 51.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 485 | 61.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 507 | 63.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 557 | 70.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 487 | 61.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 540 | 67.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 608 | 76.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 466 | 58.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 69 |
| July 2026 | 48 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hartburn recorded notably more shoplifting (74% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (54% below) and criminal damage and arson (46% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 73 to 117 and anti-social behaviour rose from 69 to 93, while criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 15.8 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 117 | 14.7 | 8.5 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 11.7 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Burglary | 29 | 3.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hartburn; the highest is Stockton Town Centre (579.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees (56.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 593 | 56.3 | -10% |
| Ropner | 1,871 | 149.4 | +139% |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,179 | 197.3 | +215% |
| Newtown | 1,054 | 220.6 | +252% |
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,089 | 136.2 | +118% |
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,212 | 579.4 | +826% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +258% |
| Mandale & Victoria | 3,420 | 390.9 | +524% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Hartburn over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Skeeby Close | 50 |
| On or near Theakston Grove | 31 |
| On or near Branksome Grove | 15 |
| On or near Spring Way | 15 |
| On or near Briar Walk | 10 |
| On or near Harlsey Grove | 10 |
| On or near Aiskew Grove | 9 |
| On or near Bedale Grove | 7 |
| On or near Darlington Road | 7 |
Of the 405 crimes in Hartburn with a recorded outcome, 54% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 93 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 53.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 4.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hartburn has an estimated population of 7,955 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.9%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and less private renting (8.6%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hartburn average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hartburn | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hartburn a safe place to live?
Hartburn recorded 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,511th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Hartburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (117).
Is crime in Hartburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartburn was up 23% on the year before: 498 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 406 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hartburn?
About 7,955 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hartburn?
Hartburn is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.