Hessle Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hessle’s August 2024 crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 22% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2, reflecting a safer environment for the area’s 15,455 residents. The crime profile showed a clear dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 40.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and burglary (12.1%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The lower-than-expected burglary rate (0.8 per 1,000) for Hessle may be attributed to its compact built-up area, where community visibility and limited vacant properties could deter intrusions. However, the area’s burglary rate was 150% above the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as seasonal tourism—might contribute to increased risks during August, a peak holiday month. The lower rates of anti-social behaviour (31% below UK average) and public order offences (37% below) could reflect the area’s relatively quiet character compared to larger urban centres, though this may shift during busy holiday periods. Violent crime, while significant, remained 3% below the UK average for its category, due to local policing efforts or community engagement initiatives. The seasonal context of August—linked to increased tourism and empty homes—may explain some fluctuations, though the overall trend of reduced crime compared to the UK highlights the effectiveness of local measures in maintaining safety.

August 2024 saw notable declines in public order offences (50% drop from 12 to 6) and criminal damage and arson (38.5% decrease from 13 to 8), suggesting a reduction in disruptive activity. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft both surged by 200%, with shoplifting rising from one to three incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal retail activity or targeted behaviour during holiday periods. Bicycle theft also doubled. The burglary rate (0.8 per 1,000) was 150% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a stark outlier that could signal heightened risks in specific locations, such as holiday homes or unoccupied properties. Meanwhile, violent crime (2.6 per 1,000) was 3% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), indicating that while incidents remain a concern, local factors may be mitigating their frequency. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal trends and local policing effectiveness, with some categories showing marked improvement while others require closer attention.

Hessle’s crime rate fell to 6.4 per 1,000 in August 2024, a 9.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.1. This decline suggests a sustained trend in reducing crime, though the area’s overall rate remains 22% below the UK average. On a daily basis, Hessle saw an average of three crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while low, could still concern residents in specific neighbourhoods. Over the course of August, one crime occurred for every 156 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places Hessle among the safer areas in the UK, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. The population context underscores that even minor increases in crime can have a noticeable impact on residents, as seen in the 200% surge in shoplifting and other theft. This highlights the importance of local vigilance, especially during peak holiday periods when transient populations may contribute to short-term spikes. The contrast between Hessle’s relatively low crime rates and its above-average burglary figures also illustrates the need for targeted strategies to address specific vulnerabilities, such as securing vacant properties during August’s tourism season.