Total Crime Rate
21.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Torquay Avenue area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 110 local areas in Fens & Greatham , and the 31st lowest crime rate of 317 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 Torquay Avenue (TS25 3DR) in the last 12 months was 21.3 per 1,000 residents and was 74.6% lower than the Fens & Greatham average (83.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Torquay Avenue (TS25 3DR), the main crime hotspot is near Owton Manor Lane Shops. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hartlepool| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Dawlish Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Dawlish Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Dawlish Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Dawlish Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Robbery | Berkeley Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Owton Manor Lane Shops | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Balmoral Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Balmoral Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Buckie Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Dawlish Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Truro Drive | — |
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