Total Crime Rate
52.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Riverston Close area has the 49th lowest crime rate of 112 local areas in Fens & Greatham , and the 99th 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 Riverston Close (TS26 0PY) in the last 12 months was 52.1 per 1,000 residents and was 42.7% lower than the Fens & Greatham average (90.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 151.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Riverston Close (TS26 0PY), the main crime hotspot is near Redston Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Riverston Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hanbury Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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