Hessle Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hessle’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 27% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked improvement aligns with seasonal patterns typical of post-holiday periods, where reduced retail footfall and shorter days may partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.1% of all reported incidents, followed by burglary (16.9%) and anti-social behaviour (14.5%). While violence and sexual offences remain a concern, their rate is 27% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s character as a relatively stable built-up area with fewer concentrated nightlife hubs. Burglary, however, presents a stark contrast, with a rate 150% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in property security that warrant closer examination. Other notable categories include anti-social behaviour, which is 19% below the UK average, and public order offences, which are 38% below the national rate. This mixed profile indicates that while Hessle benefits from lower rates in some categories, specific challenges like burglary require targeted interventions. The seasonal context of January—a time of reduced outdoor activity and post-holiday transitions—may further contribute to the overall crime picture, with fewer opportunities for crimes typically associated with busy retail environments.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour, and bicycle theft, with vehicle crime surging by 300% compared to December. This jump, from one to four incidents, may partly reflect post-holiday vehicle movements or changes in parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 140%, reaching 12 incidents, a figure that contrasts with the 27% UK average and suggests localised tensions. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell by 41.2%, dropping from 51 to 30, a shift that aligns with seasonal patterns of reduced outdoor activity. Other thefts decreased by 45.5%, potentially linked to lower retail footfall in January. The most striking anomaly remains burglary, which is 150% above the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast to the overall safety profile of Hessle. For residents, the 1-in-186 monthly exposure statistic offers a concrete measure of risk in a low-crime environment.

Hessle's crime rate in January 2024 fell by 15.3% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift in local crime patterns. The monthly crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents is now 27% below the UK average, a consistent trend that has persisted for several months. Locally, this equates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day over the course of January, a figure that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. When scaled to the population of 15,455, the monthly exposure means one crime occurred for every 186 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in the area. This monthly aggregate highlights that Hessle’s crime profile remains distinct from national trends, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 27% below the UK average. However, the localised spike in burglary—150% above the UK rate—suggests specific vulnerabilities that may require targeted attention.