Closure Order on Hartlepool Property Breached TWICE....

Officers at 63 Duke Street Hartlepool

The closure Order follows a number of similar orders being made on several town centre properties, with HBC Exposed reporting on the closure several weeks ago. However its claimed the order to keep the property free of drug users was breached TWICE, sparking questions over the effectiveness of the campaign. .

17th June 2025

A property in Hartlepool has now been officially closed by a court order following persistent issues with criminal and anti-social behaviour.

HBC Expsed reported several weeks ago, that a closure order had been granted on the property 63 Duke Street in the town centre area of Hartlepool, however, its been claimed the Closure Order was breached twice before action was fully enforced.

The property, said to have been managed by Jackson & Copeland Lettings of Murray Street, became the focus of joint enforcement efforts by Hartlepool Borough Council and Cleveland Police under the banner of the Hartlepool Community Safety Team.

The successful application for a full Closure Order marks the latest step in an ongoing campaign to make communities safer by tackling problem properties across the town.

A Hartlepool Borough Council spokesperson said:

“This is another great example of effective partnership working under the umbrella of the Hartlepool Community Safety Team to protect law-abiding residents. The support of residents was key to this excellent result and we would urge people to continue supporting us by contacting Cleveland Police on 101 – or 999 in an emergency – or Hartlepool Borough Council on community.safety@hartlepool.gov.uk to report crime and anti-social behaviour. Reports can also be made anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.”

PC Kieth Robinson, from the Hartlepool Neighbourhood Policing Team, added:

“Crime and anti-social behaviour in communities will not be tolerated by Cleveland Police and our partners. Support from residents has helped us obtain the Closure Order and deal with these people robustly.The order will now prevent these people from returning to the property and allow those in the community to live peacefully without criminal and anti-social behaviour on their doorstep.”

However, despite the court granting the Closure Order, it was breached twice, prompting further police intervention and reinforcing how vital enforcement and community vigilance remain.

Under the law, breaching a Closure Order carries a maximum penalty of six months in prison and/or an unlimited fine. Residents who witness a breach should call Cleveland Police immediately on 101—or 999 in an emergency.

While the order itself sends a clear message that disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated, the case also highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and quick action when breaches occur. The involvement of the local community, Council, and police all played a part in securing a safer environment for neighbours.

Hartlepool Borough Council was also reportedly awarded court costs for the application to close the property down amounting to £1797.00