Hedon Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,769, 26 reported crimes in September 2023 translate to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing Hedon well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure represents a 52.5% deficit compared to national levels, a gap that is consistent with the area’s character as a relatively small built-up zone within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The crime profile in September was dominated by violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, 30.8% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (4, 15.4%) and other theft (4, 15.4%). These categories, particularly violence and sexual offences, are 56% and 55% below UK averages respectively, highlighting a marked divergence from national patterns. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local educational institutions and the onset of cooler weather—likely influenced these dynamics. For instance, the rise in anti-social behaviour could be tied to increased social interactions in the evenings, while the stability in violent crime might reflect the absence of major events that typically drive spikes in this category. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) further reinforce the idea that Hedon’s built-up area, while not immune to crime, operates within a framework that minimises exposure to certain types of incidents. This pattern is consistent with the area’s geographic and demographic profile, which is likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces but without the high-density or high-traffic features that drive crime in larger urban centres.

September saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 0 to 4 incidents—a shift that may reflect the return of students to local institutions. Concurrently, possession of weapons and burglary both rose from 0 to 1, marking first-time reports in the month. These increases, though limited in number, contrast sharply with a 90% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 10 to 1. This decline could be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas as the academic year begins. Vehicle crime also fell by 66.7%, from 3 to 1, due to fewer summer-related activities affecting parking patterns. Violent crimes remained stable at 8, with the rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents placing this category 56% below the UK average. This suggests that while certain types of crime fluctuated, the broader profile of Hedon’s crime mix remained relatively consistent with previous months.

In September 2023, the crime rate in Hedon rose slightly to 3.8 per 1,000 residents from 3.7 per 1,000 in August, a 4.1% increase. This shift, though modest, places the area’s monthly crime exposure at one reported crime for every 260 residents. Daily context reveals an average of one crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to broader UK trends. When scaled to the local population of 6,769, the 26 reported crimes represent a manageable proportion of daily life, with most residents unlikely to encounter crime in any given day. The consistency of this low rate, even with the 4.1% monthly increase, suggests that Hedon’s crime picture remains stable within a broader context of national trends. This stability is notable, especially when considering the seasonal transition of September, which typically sees fluctuations in activity patterns due to back-to-school and university freshers events.