Hessle Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hessle's crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in February 2024 places it 31% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a safer profile compared to national trends. This built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire recorded 76 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 36 incidents (47.4% of all crimes). The data illustrates a marked contrast to UK averages for specific categories, including an 8% shortfall in violence and sexual offences compared to the national rate of 2.5 per 1,000. However, criminal damage and arson in Hessle (0.6 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) by 11%, suggesting localized pressures in this category. Public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) also surpassed the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) by 22%, a finding consistent with the area's seasonal context as a winter month. The low outdoor activity typical of February may partly explain the reduced prevalence of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000), both of which were 77% and 67% below UK averages respectively. These patterns align with Hessle's character as a smaller built-up area, where community dynamics and seasonal lulls appear to contribute to a crime profile distinct from larger urban centres. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (violence at 36 vs property at 19) further underscores the need for targeted policing strategies focused on interpersonal conflict resolution.

February 2024 saw notable fluctuations in Hessle's crime profile, with bicycle theft surging by 100% (1 to 2 incidents) and possession of weapons and drugs both increasing from zero to one incident each. Conversely, burglary plummeted by 92.9% (from 14 to 1), vehicle crime dropped 75% (from 4 to 1), and shoplifting fell 75% (from 4 to 1). These shifts reveal a combination of seasonal factors and localized incidents. The 100% increase in bicycle theft, while modest in absolute terms, may reflect heightened visibility of cycling during winter months or targeted activity in specific areas. Meanwhile, the 92.9% drop in burglary likely corresponds to reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull typical of February. The UK comparison data adds further nuance: anti-social behaviour in Hessle (0.6 per 1,000) was 43% below the UK average (1.1 per 1,000), suggesting effective community management of such issues. However, criminal damage and arson (0.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) both exceeded UK averages by 11% and 22% respectively, pointing to areas requiring closer attention. For residents, the 75% reduction in shoplifting offers a tangible reassurance, particularly for local businesses navigating the winter retail season.

Hessle's crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 in February 2024 represents an 8.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past two months. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a month typically characterized by reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull. On a daily basis, Hessle recorded an average of 3 crimes per day in February, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 203 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Hessle well below the UK average for similar-sized areas. When scaled to the population of 15,455, this equates to a relatively low frequency of incidents per capita, reinforcing the area's position as a safer locale compared to national benchmarks. The contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in categories like burglary (67% below) and vehicle crime (77% below), which may reflect Hessle's built-up character and the associated security measures in such environments. These comparisons offer residents a clearer picture of their local safety profile, emphasizing that while certain categories remain elevated (criminal damage and public order offences), the overall trend remains one of improvement relative to both historical data and national standards.