Hedon Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Hedon, there were 5.9 reported crimes in August 2024, placing the area 28% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime per resident every 169 days, a figure that contextualises the likelihood of personal exposure to crime in a way that avoids overstatement. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 25% of all incidents, followed by burglary (20%) and shoplifting (15%). These figures reflect a mix of local patterns, with violence rates 44% below the UK average, possibly influenced by the area’s relatively low population density and the absence of major nightlife hubs. However, burglary rates were strikingly high, 275% above the UK average, which may be linked to the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month. Empty homes left unoccupied during this period could have created opportunities for opportunistic burglars, while the lack of robust surveillance in residential areas may have further exacerbated the issue. Shoplifting, though lower than burglary, still exceeded UK averages by 27%, reflecting the presence of retail outlets in the built-up area that attract transient visitors during the summer months. The overall crime picture in Hedon suggests a balance between low-level personal safety risks and specific vulnerabilities tied to property crime, with seasonal factors playing a clear role in shaping the August landscape.

August 2024 saw a dramatic 700% increase in burglary cases, rising from one incident in July to eight, a shift that may be attributed to the seasonal emptying of homes during the summer holidays. This surge contrasts sharply with a 66.7% decrease in anti-social behaviour, likely due to reduced public gatherings and the closure of certain local venues during the month. Bicycle theft also doubled compared to July, with one incident reported, a figure that is 122% above the UK average and may indicate increased cycling activity among residents or tourists. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 50%, from two to three incidents, though this remains 11% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s limited industrial activity and lower traffic density. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark divergence from the national picture: while violence rates were 44% below the UK average, burglary and bicycle theft both exceeded national benchmarks significantly. This suggests that local factors—such as the presence of retail businesses and the transient nature of the population during peak tourist months—play a disproportionate role in shaping crime patterns, even as other categories align more closely with national trends. Residents may find the 5.3% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate (from 5.6 to 5.9 per 1,000) a useful benchmark for understanding how local conditions influence safety metrics.

The crime rate in August 2024 rose slightly to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 5.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.6. This translates to an average of one reported crime per day in Hedon, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, highlights the potential for rapid shifts in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the risk in terms of population density rather than daily frequency. When compared to the UK average, Hedon’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower, but certain categories reveal stark contrasts. For example, while violent crime rates in the area were 44% below the national average, burglary rates were 275% higher—a discrepancy that underscores the influence of local factors such as seasonal vacancy rates and the absence of large-scale commercial hubs. The daily crime context also provides a tangible measure for residents: with 40 crimes reported across 31 days, the likelihood of encountering crime in any given day is minimal but not negligible. This balance between low overall rates and specific vulnerabilities illustrates how crime patterns in Hedon are shaped by a combination of geographic and seasonal factors, rather than a uniform trend across all categories.