Hedon Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Hedon's crime profile in March 2024, accounting for nearly 37% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes assault and sexual misconduct, saw a striking increase compared to February, though the overall crime rate for the area remains significantly lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 residents. The 5.2 per 1,000 figure marks a 32.5% deficit against national averages, reflecting a broader trend of relative safety in this built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. While property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary contribute to the total, the most pronounced disparity lies in violence and sexual offences, which are 29% below the UK average despite their prominence locally. This contrast may partly explain the area’s lower overall rate, as violent crimes often have more direct links to population density and social dynamics. Seasonal factors may also play a role: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings and the shift in daily routines could influence patterns of interaction and activity in public spaces. The area’s built-up nature—likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial zones—may contribute to the prominence of shoplifting (22.9% of total crimes), which is 97% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly suggests a possible concentration of retail activity or vulnerabilities in local security measures. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (14.3% of total crimes) are 21% above the UK average, hinting at localized issues such as vandalism or disputes over property. Anti-social behaviour, though less frequent (8.6% of total crimes), is 66% below the UK average, indicating a relatively stable community environment. The data underscores the importance of addressing violent crime to maintain the area’s current safety profile, particularly as seasonal changes continue to shape behaviour patterns.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 160% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to thirteen incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for the category (2.7 per 1,000), highlights a sharp shift in local crime dynamics. Shoplifting emerged as the second most common crime, with eight incidents reported—97% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s retail infrastructure or gaps in security measures at local stores. Conversely, public order offences declined by two-thirds (from three to one), aligning with the UK average and suggesting a possible reduction in disturbances during late evenings. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 40%, from five to three incidents, though this remains 66% below the UK average. The drugs category, which had no recorded incidents in February, rose by 100% to one report in March, indicating a potential emergence of new challenges. For residents, the daily crime rate of one incident per day (35 total crimes over 31 days) provides a tangible measure of local safety, though this figure is lower than the UK average. The combination of rising violent crime and stable property crime rates underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the factors driving the increase in violence and sexual offences.

Hedon’s crime rate in March 2024 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) represents a 16.7% increase compared to February’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, contrasts with the area’s overall position as one of the UK’s safer communities. On a daily basis, the area experiences roughly one crime per day—a figure that, while low, may prompt residents to remain vigilant during peak hours. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 193 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualized with the local population of 6,769, illustrates the relatively sparse distribution of crime across the built-up area. The comparison to the UK average becomes more nuanced when examining specific categories: while violence and sexual offences remain 29% below the national rate, shoplifting’s 97% excess highlights localized vulnerabilities. This divergence suggests that Hedon’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of its built-up character and specific retail or social factors. The previous month’s rate (4.4 per 1,000) and the current rate (5.2 per 1,000) reflect a gradual but measurable shift, which may be influenced by seasonal transitions such as the lengthening evenings in March. Residents living in areas with higher retail foot traffic may find the shoplifting statistics particularly relevant, while the overall low exposure rate reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe place to reside.