Total Crime Rate
45.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025John Howe Gardens area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in De Bruce , and the 84th lowest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around John Howe Gardens (TS24 9NQ) in the last 12 months was 45.5 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% lower than the De Bruce average (141.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around John Howe Gardens (TS24 9NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Dobson Place. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In De Bruce| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Daisy Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jasmine Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Speedwell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Speedwell Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttercup Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cranesbill Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dobson Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dobson Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dobson Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dobson Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadows Walk | — |
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