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Crime in Stranton

Stranton had 1,488 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 509.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 18 Hartlepool areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 229% above the middle Hartlepool area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

TS24, Hartlepool · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stranton

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509.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 18Hartlepool rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common544 in 3 months

Month by month

434 Mar 424 Apr 358 May 486 Jun 482 Jul 520 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Stranton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence54437%
shoplifting20214%
anti-social behaviour18012%
criminal damage1248%
public order1057%
theft715%
burglary705%
drugs523%

Stranton against Hartlepool

TypeStranton per 1,000Middle Hartlepool areaChange
Violence186.446.7▲ 30%
Burglary246.7▲ 21%
Vehicle crime116.6▼ 11%
Anti-social behaviour61.714.2▲ 2%
Theft and robbery40.49.5▲ 49%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stranton509.9▲ 22%
Grange460.4▲ 7%
Throston322.90%
Hartlepool279.7▲ 15%
Foggy Furze251.1▲ 31%
Rift House155.1▼ 19%
West Park38.2▼ 19%
See every Hartlepool area ranked on the crime in Hartlepool page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Stranton a safe area?

Stranton had about 509.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 18 Hartlepool areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stranton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (544), followed by shoplifting (202) and anti-social behaviour (180).