Total Crime Rate
12.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bankston Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Fens & Greatham , and the 13th 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 Bankston Close (TS26 0PP) in the last 12 months was 12.1 per 1,000 residents and was 86.7% lower than the Fens & Greatham average (90.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bankston Close (TS26 0PP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Millston Close, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Waterside Way (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 | Burglary | Hanbury Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nookston Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riverston Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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