Hessle Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Hessle's July 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 marked a 15.5% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a notable divergence that underscores the area's unique crime profile. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.4%) and criminal damage and arson (11.9%). This distribution suggests a mix of social and property-related issues, with violence and anti-social behaviour likely influenced by the summer season's increased social activity and outdoor events. The UK average for violence and sexual offences was 2.9 per 1,000, meaning Hessle's rate of 2.5 per 1,000 was 12% below the national benchmark. However, this overall safety is partially offset by anomalies like burglary, which was 126% above the UK average. Such outliers may reflect local factors, such as housing stock or policing patterns, though further investigation would be required to establish direct links. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festivals—may have amplified certain crime types, particularly anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while reducing others like shoplifting. These dynamics illustrate how local conditions interact with broader national trends to shape crime profiles in specific areas.

July saw a 233.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 6 to 20 incidents, a stark shift in the crime mix. New cases of robbery and possession of weapons emerged, both doubling from zero to one incident each. This contrasts with an 80% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 5 to 1. Burglary rates in Hessle were 126% above the UK average, with 11 incidents reported compared to the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000. These fluctuations suggest seasonal influences, with increased social activity possibly contributing to anti-social behaviour and new criminal opportunities. The sharp decline in shoplifting may reflect summer tourism patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this link.

Hessle's crime rate in July 2024 rose 4.8% from June's 6.7 per 1,000 to 7.1 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. Daily crime activity averaged 4 incidents per day over the month, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 142 residents. This monthly exposure rate contextualises the impact of crime on the local population, though it remains below the UK average for overall crime. The population-scaled perspective shows that while Hessle's overall rate is 15.5% lower than the UK average, specific categories like burglary (126% above UK average) highlight localised vulnerabilities. These figures suggest that while the area is generally safer than the national average, targeted interventions may be needed for categories showing significant divergence from UK norms.