Hedon Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,769 residents, the 13 crimes reported in September 2024 equate to a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 people, a figure that is 75.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the relative safety of Hedon compared to the national context, where property and violent crimes often dominate. The breakdown reveals that violent crimes, particularly those involving sexual offences, accounted for 69.2% of all incidents, with 9 cases recorded. This dominance of violent crime is notable, as property crimes (3 cases) and anti-social behaviour (1 case) contributed 15.4% and 7.7% respectively. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may partly explain the distribution of crime types, though the low overall rate suggests that the area’s characteristics, such as its built-up nature and possibly lower population density, contribute to this outcome. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.6 per 1,000, with Hedon’s rate (1.3 per 1,000) falling 50% below this benchmark, a gap that could be attributed to effective local policing or community engagement initiatives. Meanwhile, burglary in Hedon (0.3 per 1,000) is 3% below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating that even within property crimes, the area performs relatively well. These figures, when considered alongside the month’s seasonal dynamics, illustrate a community where violent crime remains the primary concern but where overall crime levels are significantly lower than the national average.

September 2024 saw a 75% reduction in burglary and other theft compared to August, with both categories falling from 8 and 4 to 2 and 1 respectively. This sharp decline in property-related crimes, combined with a 10% decrease in violent crimes (from 10 to 9), suggests a possible alignment with seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year and shorter evenings. The violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average for this category, a disparity that may reflect Hedon’s lower population density or community-focused policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour and other theft also fell significantly, with the latter category at 62% below the UK average. These figures highlight a consistent trend of crime reduction in specific categories, though the overall violent crime share (69.2% of total crimes) remains the dominant concern for local authorities. For residents, the 75% drop in burglary is a concrete indicator of improved safety in property-related incidents.

The crime rate in Hedon for September 2024 (1.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a significant decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.9 per 1,000, reflecting a 67.5% reduction. This steep drop suggests a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day in September, highlighting the low frequency of incidents despite the seasonal transition. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 521 residents, a figure that underscores the relative safety of the area compared to national averages. When scaled to the population of 6,769, the 13 total crimes represent a proportionally small number, reinforcing the idea that Hedon’s crime profile is markedly different from the UK average. This context is critical for residents, as it illustrates that even with the return of students and the start of the academic year, the area has maintained a low crime environment. The absence of a daily comparison to the UK further emphasizes the unique nature of local statistics, which should be interpreted within Hedon’s specific demographic and geographic context.