Hedon Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Hedon's crime profile in May 2025 reveals an unusual concentration of violent crimes, which account for half of all reported incidents. At 4.4 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national picture. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences (15 cases) dominate, followed by anti-social behaviour (5 cases) and other theft (4 cases). This pattern is consistent with the area's character as a relatively small built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire, where community dynamics and local geography may influence crime patterns. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, extended evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the higher proportion of violent incidents. Property crimes are minimal, with only 6 reported, suggesting that the area's built-up nature may limit opportunities for such offences. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.8 per 1,000, meaning Hedon's rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 22% below the national benchmark, despite the category's prominence locally. This anomaly warrants closer examination of local factors, such as policing strategies or community engagement initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data. The low overall rate, combined with the disproportionate share of violent crimes, illustrates a community where interpersonal conflicts may be more visible than property-related crimes, even if the absolute numbers remain low.

May 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in Hedon's crime profile. Public order offences surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), while anti-social behaviour increased by 150% (from 2 to 5 cases). Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply, jumping 114.3% (from 7 to 15 cases). These increases may be linked to the seasonal context of May, with longer evenings and outdoor socialising potentially amplifying tensions in public spaces. Conversely, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1 case), and other theft decreased by 20% (from 5 to 4 cases), suggesting possible seasonal lulls in retail-related crime. Other theft in Hedon (0.6 per 1,000) is 13% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a small but statistically significant deviation. This contrast with the area's overall low crime rate underscores the complexity of local patterns, where certain categories may deviate from national trends. Residents might find the sharp rise in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it reflects a shift in crime dynamics that could impact community safety perceptions. The data also reveals that violent crimes, though below the UK average, are high in Hedon compared to other categories, indicating a need for targeted analysis of this trend.

Hedon's crime rate in May 2025 rose 50.2% from the previous month's 3.0 per 1,000 to 4.4 per 1,000, a notable increase within the area's otherwise low-crime context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents, a figure that places the area well within the range of typical small built-up areas. On a daily basis, the crime rate equates to approximately one incident per day, a localised metric that does not directly compare to UK-wide averages. This daily figure, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Hedon's small population of 6,769 residents, where even a single incident can have a visible impact. The previous month's rate was 3.0 per 1,000, highlighting the volatility of crime trends over short periods. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that the 30 total crimes reported in May represent a relatively low burden compared to larger urban centres, where higher populations naturally correlate with more incidents. However, the month-on-month increase suggests that local factors—such as seasonal changes or temporary events—may have influenced crime patterns. For residents, the key takeaway is that while Hedon remains significantly safer than the UK average, the recent rise in certain crime categories underscores the need for ongoing vigilance and community engagement.