Hedon Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 in Hedon presented a crime profile where property crimes (9 incidents) narrowly outpaced violent crimes (7 incidents), a balance that may reflect the area's character as a smaller, likely rural or semi-rural built-up area within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents placed Hedon 61% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35% of total incidents, though this category remained 62% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). Other theft followed at 25%, with this category exceeding the UK rate by 40%, suggesting a localised emphasis on property-related offences. Shoplifting, at 15% of total crimes, saw a sharp increase from 1 to 3 incidents—a surge that may be connected to Easter-related retail activity, which typically brings higher foot traffic to local stores. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also declined significantly, with the latter dropping by 83.3% from 6 to 1 incident. These trends align with the seasonal context of April, a month marked by Easter celebrations and the transition to spring, which may influence both criminal opportunities and community vigilance. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the dominance of property crimes, could indicate a landscape where targeted theft and retail-related offences are more common than broader violent incidents, due to the area's smaller scale and specific land use patterns.

April 2025 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with shoplifting surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), indicating a possible spike in opportunistic theft linked to Easter-related retail activity. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 41.7% compared to the previous month, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 12 to 7 cases—a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in public behaviour or increased community supervision during the Easter period. Other notable trends include an 83.3% reduction in public order offences, suggesting a quieter month in terms of disturbances, and a 33.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which could point to local initiatives or environmental factors reducing conflict. Violent crimes in Hedon remained 62% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), while other thefts exceeded the UK rate by 40%, highlighting a unique local pattern where property crimes—particularly theft—are represented compared to national trends.

Hedon's crime rate in April 2025 (3.0 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 41.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of spring, when outdoor activity increases but community engagement may also shift focus away from high-risk areas. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of vigilance in maintaining this trend. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 338 residents highlights the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in Hedon compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, combined with the area's small population of 6,769, suggests that localised factors—such as community cohesion or specific land use patterns—play a more significant role in shaping crime dynamics than broader regional influences.