Hedon Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 in Hedon reveals a crime profile where property-related offences dominate over violent incidents, a trend that may reflect the area’s built-up nature and seasonal dynamics. With a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 — 29.3% below the UK average — the data underscores the area’s relative safety, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences stand out. Anti-social behaviour, accounting for 25% of all crimes, was 10% above the UK average, while public order offences, at 19.4% of total crimes, were 56% higher than the UK norm. This imbalance between property and violent crime suggests that localised factors, such as community interactions or environmental conditions, may be driving these patterns. April’s seasonal context — marked by Easter and springtime activity — could explain the rise in public order incidents, as increased foot traffic and events in the built-up area may contribute to such disruptions. Meanwhile, violent crimes, though lower than property crimes, showed a slight decline, with violence and sexual offences falling 12.5% compared to March. This contrast between property and violent crime highlights the need to address non-violent, community-level issues while maintaining vigilance against more serious offences. The overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, but the sharp increases in certain categories indicate that targeted strategies may be necessary to address emerging trends.

April 2023 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 250% (from 2 to 7 cases), marking the largest increase in the area’s monthly data. This spike, combined with a 200% rise in vehicle crime (from 1 to 3), highlights a growing emphasis on non-violent, community-level disruptions. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 12.5% (from 8 to 7), and other thefts dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2), suggesting some localised efforts may be mitigating more severe incidents. Anti-social behaviour — the most common crime in April — exceeded the UK average by 10%, while other crime categories, such as robbery, were 122% above the UK rate. These disparities indicate a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with property crimes (11 total) outpacing violent crimes (7 total) by a significant margin. For residents, the 250% rise in public order offences offers a concrete insight into the types of incidents most likely to affect daily life in the area.

Hedon’s crime rate in April 2023 rose by 33.3% compared to March’s 4.0 per 1,000, reaching 5.3 per 1,000 — still 29.3% below the UK average. This upward shift, though modest, reflects seasonal fluctuations typical of spring, when increased outdoor activity and Easter-related events may temporarily elevate public order incidents. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime per day on average, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for every 188 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many UK areas but warrants attention given the recent uptick. The population context — 6,769 residents — means that most individuals in Hedon are unlikely to directly encounter crime, though the shift in crime types suggests localized pressures, such as increased anti-social behaviour or vehicle-related incidents, may be emerging. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s built-up character and rural surroundings, indicate that while the overall environment remains safer than the UK average, targeted interventions could address the specific increases observed.