Hedon Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Hedon’s March 2023 crime profile, accounting for nearly 30% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 27 crimes — a figure 47.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national trend may reflect Hedon’s relatively small population and the characteristics of its built-up area, which likely includes a mix of residential and commercial zones. The breakdown of crimes shows that anti-social behaviour and other theft each contributed 18.5% of the total, underscoring the need for community-focused policing strategies. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, may have influenced crime patterns. The lower-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences could be partly explained by the area’s demographic composition, including a lower proportion of young adults or a more cohesive community structure. However, the unusually high rates of bicycle theft and other crime suggest that specific local conditions — such as the presence of cycling infrastructure or transient populations — may be driving these anomalies. The overall picture indicates that while Hedon remains a relatively safe area, targeted interventions may be necessary to address the identified vulnerabilities in its crime profile.

March 2023 saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Hedon, contributing 29.6% of total reported incidents. This category was 56% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents. Conversely, bicycle theft stood out as an anomaly, with a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 residents — 186% above the UK average. This stark contrast highlights the area’s unique challenges, potentially linked to local infrastructure or cycling habits. Other crime also exceeded the UK average by 100%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (10 incidents) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (8 incidents). These findings illustrate the combination of factors influencing crime in Hedon, from seasonal transitions to specific local vulnerabilities.

In March 2023, Hedon recorded 27 crimes over 31 days, averaging approximately 1 crime per day. This translates to one reported crime for every 251 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in the area. When scaled to the local population of 6,769, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-251 residents illustrates the comparatively low risk of encountering crime for individuals living in Hedon. This statistic, while localised, provides a tangible measure of how crime affects the daily lives of residents. The daily crime count, though modest, remains a useful reference point for community members seeking to understand the baseline of local safety. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the area’s crime profile is significantly below the UK average, with the overall rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents being 47.4% lower than the national figure. This contrast between local and national data reinforces the unique characteristics of Hedon’s crime environment, which may be influenced by its geographical and demographic makeup.