Hedon Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hedon's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 38.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This stark divergence from national trends suggests that local factors—such as population density, economic conditions, or policing strategies—play a critical role in shaping the area's crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (41.4% of total incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (13.8%) and other theft (10.3%). The dominance of violent crime may reflect the area's built-up character, where higher population concentrations and social interactions could contribute to such incidents. However, the rate of violence in Hedon (1.8 per 1,000) is 30% below the UK average, indicating that local mechanisms—whether community policing, social services, or demographic composition—may be mitigating risks. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as December's dark evenings and holiday-related closures may have altered both the opportunities for and the reporting of certain crimes. For instance, the sharp decline in shoplifting (85.7% from November) aligns with the seasonal closure of retail premises, while the increase in bicycle theft could be linked to the movement of goods or the visibility of high-value items during the Christmas shopping peak. These dynamics highlight the combination of geography, timing, and human behaviour in shaping crime trends, even within a relatively small built-up area.

December saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft and bicycle theft both doubling from previous months. This sharp increase may reflect heightened activity during the Christmas shopping period or the movement of goods in the area. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 85.7%, likely due to the closure of many retail outlets during the holiday season. Violent crimes remained at 12 incidents, a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents—30% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour incidents fell to just one, a 78% drop compared to the UK average. The area's performance in reducing public order offences—down 75% from November—suggests that local initiatives or seasonal factors may have played a role. For residents, the 1-in-233 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of the area's relative safety compared to the UK average.

Hedon's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 12.3% drop from the previous month's rate of 4.9. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas during winter, where reduced foot traffic and holiday closures may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 233 residents. This ratio places Hedon among the lowest-risk areas in the UK for monthly crime exposure, given the national average of 7.0 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective reveals that a resident in Hedon is significantly less likely to experience a crime compared to the UK average, with the area's overall rate being 38.6% below the national figure. These statistics suggest that local factors—such as community cohesion or effective policing strategies—may contribute to the sustained lower crime levels from this data alone.