The defendants were all locked up for a minimum of five years during 2023. Unless otherwise stated they were all sentenced at Durham Crown Court.
For some of the longest prison terms given to Hartlepool defendants over the last 12 months, click here.

13. Dale Edward Watson
Watson, 30, of Shildon, was jailed for 14 years at Durham Crown Court after he was convicted of committing aggravated burglary in Trimdon on February 25, 2020. Photo: Other 3rd Party

14. How to contact Durham Police
Call 999 if life is at risk, persons are badly injured, a crime is in the process of being committed, offenders are nearby or there has been a serious disruption to the flow of traffic. Call 101 to report other incidents. Photo: Dave Thompson