The Home Office statistics, released on its www.police.uk website, are for August 2021 with all incidents said to have taken place “on or near” named addresses. July’s figures are available here.
17. Thistle Close
Ten incidents, including six burglaries, are reported to have taken place "on or near" this location. Photo: Frank Reid
18. Overall picture
The number of crimes reported to Hartlepool Police in August 21 was 1,443. This compares to 1,335 incidents in July 2021 and 1,451 incidents in August 2020. Photo: Frank Reid
19. 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
20. 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