Total Crime Rate
33.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Ashes area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Fens & Greatham , and the 61st lowest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Ashes (TS25 2QY) in the last 12 months was 33.2 per 1,000 residents and was 63.5% lower than the Fens & Greatham average (90.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -64.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Ashes (TS25 2QY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elizabeth Way, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Handley Close (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Fens & Greatham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawker Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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