Hedon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hedon’s crime rate in February 2024 remained lower than the UK average, sitting at 4.4 per 1,000 residents—38% below the national figure. The most common crime type was shoplifting, accounting for 26.7% of all reported incidents, followed closely by violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour, each contributing 16.7%. This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a low-density, largely rural settlement within the East Riding of Yorkshire, where retail activity and community engagement may influence crime trends. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, saw a 9.2% drop in crime compared to January, consistent with historical patterns in similar areas. While shoplifting rose sharply, other violent crimes fell significantly, possibly reflecting the impact of colder weather on outdoor interactions. The UK comparison reveals that Hedon’s violent crime rate is 72% below the national average, a figure that may be attributed to the absence of major urban centres or nightlife hubs. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 122% above the UK average suggests local retail vulnerabilities, tied to the area’s proximity to larger towns or seasonal shopping patterns. These dynamics illustrate the combination of geography, population density, and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime profiles, even in areas with consistently low overall rates.

February 2024 marked a sharp rise in three crime categories, each surging by 100% compared to January. Shoplifting, already the most prevalent offence, doubled from four to eight incidents, a figure that places it 122% above the UK average for this category. Burglary, which had not occurred in the area for the previous month, rose to three incidents, marking a significant spike. Theft from the person also saw an unexpected increase from zero to one. In contrast, other theft fell by two-thirds, while violence and sexual offences dropped by 61.5% to five incidents. This shift in crime mix suggests a move towards property-related offences, possibly linked to seasonal retail activity. Violence and sexual offences in Hedon remain 72% below the UK average, a disparity that could reflect the area’s limited nightlife and lower population density. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of tracking monthly fluctuations for community awareness.

February 2024 saw a 9.2% decrease in Hedon’s crime rate compared to January, dropping from 4.9 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This downward trend aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 38% below the UK average. Daily crime figures reveal an average of one reported incident per day over the 29-day period, a rate that would translate to one crime for every 226 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric highlights the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in Hedon, even during winter months. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the likelihood of experiencing a crime here is significantly lower than the UK average, with residents facing a 1-in-226 chance of a reported incident in February. These figures, when contextualised with the area’s rural character and low population density, suggest that local factors such as limited nightlife and seasonal inactivity may contribute to the sustained low crime levels.