Hedon Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hedon’s October 2023 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 30% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a figure that aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.6% of all reported incidents, though this rate remained 33% below the UK average. Shoplifting followed with 18.4% of all crimes, but its 72% above-average UK rate—driven by a 600% month-on-month increase—stands out as the most unexpected finding. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween, though no direct causal link is established. Anti-social behaviour, the third most common category at 15.8%, also fell 30% below the UK average, suggesting that community dynamics or local policing efforts may be contributing to lower levels of disorder. The overall crime profile reflects a blend of factors: a relatively low baseline due to the area’s size and its rural-urban mix, yet pockets of volatility—like the sharp rise in shoplifting—highlight the need for targeted monitoring.

The most striking shift in October 2023 was the 600% surge in shoplifting, jumping from one incident to seven. This dramatic increase, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with a 72% above-average UK rate for the category. Meanwhile, burglary rose 200% from one to three incidents, placing Hedon 18% above the UK average for this crime type. Criminal damage and arson also saw a 100% increase, moving from zero to three incidents. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, declining from four to two. These fluctuations highlight a mixed picture: while shoplifting and burglary climbed, other categories like anti-social behaviour (30% below UK average) and vehicle crime (62% below UK average) remained subdued. For residents, the 600% rise in shoplifting may signal a need for heightened vigilance at local retail outlets, particularly around the Halloween season.

Hedon’s crime rate in October 2023 rose 46.1% compared to the previous month, climbing from 3.8 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while significant, remains well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may reflect the small population of 6,769. When scaled to monthly exposure, this translates to one reported crime for every 178 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. The population context suggests that local efforts—whether community-based or policing—may be contributing to the sustained suppression of crime, even as specific categories like shoplifting and burglary saw sharp increases. However, the overall rate remains 30% below the UK average, highlighting a broader trend of lower crime prevalence in Hedon compared to national benchmarks.