Official statistics, published by the Home Office on its www.police.uk website, cover June 2020 and show a fall of nearly 300 reported incidents compared to May. Incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named addresses.
13. Walpole Road
Ten incidents, including six shoplifting cases, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
14. Overall picture
The total number of incidents reported to Hartlepool Police in October 2023 was 1,358. This compares to 1,449 in September 2023 and 1,484 in October 2022. Photo: Frank Reid
15. Notes
The Home Office stresses on its www.police.uk website that locations "are only an approximation of where the actual crimes occurred, they are not the exact locations" and that incidents may on occasion have taken place "within a 1 mile radius". Photo: Yui Mok
16. How to contact Cleveland Police
Call 999 if a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed, someone is in immediate danger or harm, property is in danger of being damaged or a serious disruption to the public is likely. Call 101 to report other incidents. Photo: Dave Thompson