July’s statistics have been released by the Home Office on its www.police.uk website and show a slight increase in the number of reported incidents across town compared to June’s data (see here). Incidents are said to have taken place “on or near” named addresses.
13. Overall picture
The number of reported crimes across Hartlepool increased slightly from 1,361 in June this year to 1,403 in July. The figure includes ongoing, completed and discontinued investigations. Photo: JPI
14. 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
15. 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