Closure Order

    Hartlepool Police

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Magistrates have granted a three-month Closure Order on a Hartlepool flat, following months of criminal and antisocial behaviour.

The order relates to a property on Exmoor Grove and follows a successful application by the multi-agency Hartlepool Community Safety Team.

Teesside Magistrates’ Court heard that the tenant of the flat which is owned by Thirteen Group, had been allowing criminal and anti-social behaviour to occur at the flat since September 2024, causing significant distress and disruption to the local community.

Reports included:

• Persistent noise nuisance, loud music and parties.

• Fighting and the use of weapons.

• Drinking and drug taking outside the property.

• Fire-setting by people under the influence of alcohol.

• Threats and intimidation towards residents.

• Criminal damage to the property.

• Drug dealing and the use of drugs.

• Groups of people arguing and running around the area into the early hours.

On one occasion, the tenant was reported to have left the property carrying a knife.

Despite the application for the order being contested, magistrates granted the Closure Order. Costs of £1,244 were also awarded.

This action forms part of the Hartlepool Community Safety Team’s determined borough wide efforts to crack down on criminal and anti-social behaviour and protect residents from harm.

The maximum penalty for breaching a Closure Order is six months’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine.

Inspector of Neighbourhood Policing in Hartlepool, Adrian Dack said: “Drugs and antisocial behaviour are high priorities for Neighbourhood Policing in Hartlepool. This order means that residents in this area can now live without the constant noise and antisocial behaviour that comes with drugs activity and can feel safer in the neighbourhoods. Working closely with our partners, we are committed to taking positive action to protect our communities and tackle criminals.”

Residents who witness a breach of the order are urged to contact Cleveland Police on 101, or 999 in an emergency. Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.