Crime in Hartburn: statistics, rates and trends
461 crimes were recorded in Hartburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hartburn at a glance
- Crime trends in Hartburn
- Types of crime in Hartburn
- Hartburn compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hartburn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hartburn
- Population and deprivation in Hartburn
- Questions about crime in Hartburn
- About this data
461 crimes were recorded in Hartburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 136 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hartburn has the 2,687th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hartburn | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 461 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.0 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 7,955 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hartburn was highest in the year to July 2019 (595 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (425). Over the whole period it fell 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 461 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 425 | 53.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 474 | 59.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 501 | 63.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 563 | 70.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 492 | 61.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 542 | 68.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 595 | 74.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 474 | 59.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hartburn over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+48%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%). The largest falls were in public order (-48%) and other theft (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 136 | 17.1 | 0.50 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 11.7 | 0.76 | +48% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 10.9 | 1.32 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.5 | 0.92 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -28% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.1 | 0.89 | +32% |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -31% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -48% |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 0.84 | +800% |
| Other crime | 7 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -12% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.52 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hartburn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hartburn recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 29.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hartburn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hartburn recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hartburn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hartburn recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hartburn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hartburn recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hartburn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hartburn recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hartburn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hartburn recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hartburn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hartburn recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hartburn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hartburn recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hartburn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hartburn recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hartburn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hartburn recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hartburn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hartburn recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hartburn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hartburn recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hartburn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hartburn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hartburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hartburn.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hartburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 561 | 53.3 | -8% |
| Ropner | 1,848 | 147.5 | +155% |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,132 | 189.4 | +227% |
| Newtown | 1,047 | 219.1 | +278% |
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,072 | 134.1 | +131% |
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,202 | 578.1 | +898% |
| Roseworth | 1,881 | 225.1 | +288% |
| Mandale & Victoria | 3,298 | 377.0 | +550% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hartburn over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Skeeby Close | 44 |
| On or near Theakston Grove | 26 |
| On or near Branksome Grove | 16 |
| On or near Spring Way | 14 |
| On or near Aiskew Grove | 9 |
| On or near Briar Walk | 9 |
| On or near Harlsey Grove | 9 |
| On or near Dunedin Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Scruton Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hartburn over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 38.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 132 | 28.6% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 6.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hartburn has an estimated population of 7,955. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hartburn sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hartburn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.9% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Hartburn a safe place to live?
Hartburn recorded 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hartburn?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (93).
Is crime in Hartburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hartburn was up 8% on the year before: 461 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 425 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hartburn?
Hartburn is policed by Cleveland. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hartburn. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.