Hedon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,769, Hedon recorded 22 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (50% of total), followed by public order offences (13.6%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers' week—may have influenced the spike in violent incidents, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. The area’s relatively low crime rate could be attributed to its character as a smaller built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. However, the proportion of violent crimes (1.6 per 1,000) is lower than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting that local factors such as policing strategies or demographic composition may play a role. Property crimes, though fewer in number (5), also remained below the UK average, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000. The absence of significant spikes in theft or vehicle crime, which are typically linked to high-traffic areas, further aligns with Hedon’s likely rural or semi-rural character. These patterns suggest that while seasonal factors may temporarily influence crime trends, the area’s overall crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends for Hedon. Violent crimes increased by 10% compared to August, rising from 10 to 11 incidents, potentially linked to the return of students and the start of the academic year. Conversely, burglary and anti-social behaviour both fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes as the area’s population stabilised. The most significant change was the emergence of 'other crime'—a category that saw a 100% increase from zero to one incident, though the nature of this crime remains unspecified. When compared to the UK average, violent crimes in Hedon were 38% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000, while public order offences were 26% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 83% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, highlighting a marked contrast with larger urban areas where such incidents are more common. These figures suggest that local factors—such as community policing efforts, limited nightlife, or demographic characteristics—may be contributing to the area’s consistently lower crime rates. Residents may find the drop in burglary and anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as these are often the most visible and disruptive forms of crime.

The crime rate in September 2025 (3.3 per 1,000) marked a 42.1% decrease from August’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a significant downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime reported per day in Hedon, a figure that, while low, may be influenced by the area’s smaller population and potentially lower crime exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 308 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 6,769, the total of 22 crimes in September corresponds to a rate that is not only 55.4% below the UK average but also significantly lower than the national profile of similar-sized communities. This contrast becomes even more pronounced when considering that the UK average for violent crimes is 2.6 per 1,000, while Hedon recorded 1.6 per 1,000. The drop in burglary and anti-social behaviour may also reflect seasonal patterns, with fewer residents in the area during August due to summer holidays or other factors. For residents, these statistics suggest a safer environment compared to both national benchmarks and previous months, though the increase in 'other crime' highlights the need for continued vigilance in areas not yet fully understood.