Hedon Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw a marked decline in crime across Hedon, continuing a trend of sustained safety compared to national averages. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents remains 68% below the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a consistently low-crime profile for this built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. Property crimes dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 69% of all incidents, with shoplifting, criminal damage, and other theft each contributing 18.8% of the total. Violent crimes, though lower in absolute numbers, accounted for 25% of the total, with violence and sexual offences at 0.6 per 1,000 — 77% below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as November’s shortening days and events like Bonfire Night may have influenced public behaviour. The low crime rate aligns with Hedon’s character as a relatively small, low-density built-up area with limited nightlife or retail hubs compared to larger urban centres. While specific causal factors, the combination of community cohesion, limited commercial activity, and proactive local policing may contribute to the area’s sustained safety. This month’s figures further illustrate how geographic and demographic characteristics can shape crime profiles, with rural proximity and low population density likely reinforcing the area’s low-crime environment.

November 2023 marked a sharp drop in several crime categories compared to October, with anti-social behaviour plummeting by 83.3% (from 6 to 1 incidents) and violence and sexual offences falling by 66.7% (from 12 to 4). These reductions highlight a significant shift in the crime mix, with property crimes now making up the majority of incidents — a trend consistent with the area’s limited commercial and nightlife activity. Violence and sexual offences in Hedon remain 77% below the UK average, while shoplifting and criminal damage are each 27–35% below national rates. The month-on-month decline in burglary (from 3 to 1 incidents) also suggests a possible seasonal factor, as colder weather and reduced outdoor activity may deter property crimes. For residents, the data offers reassurance that local efforts — whether through community engagement, lighting improvements, or policing strategies — appear to be maintaining a safe environment. The stark contrast between Hedon’s figures and UK averages underscores how this small built-up area differs from larger, more densely populated regions where crime rates are typically higher.

November’s crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 57.9% decrease from October’s 5.6, marking one of the most significant monthly drops in recent records. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime per day — a frequency far lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for daily rates in this area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 423 residents, a figure that highlights the low probability of encountering crime in this community. When compared to the previous month, the shift from a rate of 5.6 to 2.4 per 1,000 reflects a transformation in local crime dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and the timing of events like Black Friday. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces the area’s safety: with 6,769 residents, the 16 reported crimes in November equate to a 0.24% incidence rate — a figure that, when contextualised with the UK average, illustrates the stark disparity between Hedon and larger urban centres. This data suggests that residents are more likely to feel secure in their daily lives, with crime being an infrequent and non-disruptive aspect of community life in this built-up area.