Total Crime Rate
114.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rillston Close area has the 33rd highest crime rate of 112 local areas in Fens & Greatham , and the 143rd highest crime rate of 320 local areas in Hartlepool .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rillston Close (TS26 0PS) in the last 12 months was 114.8 per 1,000 residents and was 26.2% higher 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 69.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 30.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 404.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rillston Close (TS26 0PS), the main crime hotspot is near Blaise Garden Village. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fens & Greatham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lakeston Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nookston Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lakeston Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Blaise Garden Village | — |
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