Is Hartlepool safe?

Hartlepool recorded 173.9 crimes per 1,000 residents over the last 12 months — 75% above the England average (99.5) and 44% above the North East average (120.6).

The rate counts every crime recorded in the area but divides only by the people who live there, so busy centres with shops, stations or nightlife read higher than their residential streets.

Its safety score is 41/100 (fair), where 60 is typical for the country.