Hessle Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Hessle, a built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire, the risk of encountering crime in October 2024 translates to approximately one reported incident for every 180 residents over the course of the month. With a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents, this figure is 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crimes recorded were violence and sexual offences (accounting for 32.6% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.3%) and public order offences (12.8%). This distribution suggests a pattern where interpersonal disputes and disruptive behaviour are more prevalent than property-related crimes. The seasonal context of October—marked by the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may partly explain the prevalence of public order issues, as lower light levels and increased social activity can heighten tensions in communal spaces. While the area's crime profile is generally lower than the UK average, the balance of violent crime versus property crime differs from national trends, indicating a unique local dynamic that may reflect Hessle's specific social and economic characteristics.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in Hessle's crime profile, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 40% compared to September, driven by a rise from 10 to 14 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% increase in theft from the person (from 0 to 1), suggests heightened vulnerability during darker evenings, possibly linked to Halloween-related activity. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 87.5% (from 8 to 1), a sharp decline that may reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased awareness among residents. Shoplifting also decreased by 18.2% (from 11 to 9), though this remains above the UK average for the category. Violence and sexual offences, the most frequent crime type, fell slightly by 6.7% (from 30 to 28), indicating a modest improvement in managing interpersonal conflicts. Hessle's public order offences (12.8% of total crimes) exceed the UK average by 25%, while anti-social behaviour is 30% below the national rate. These contrasts underscore the area's unique challenges, where community cohesion efforts may be offset by the pressures of seasonal transitions and local demographics.

Hessle's crime rate in October 2024 (5.6 per 1,000) represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable trend towards lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day during the month, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk for residents. When scaled to the population of 15,455, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 180 residents over the course of October—a rate that is both lower than the UK average and consistent with Hessle's historical position as a relatively safe built-up area. The monthly exposure statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, offers a local perspective on risk: over the course of the month, residents faced a 1-in-180 chance of being directly affected by crime. This context is particularly relevant when considering Hessle's demographic profile, where community engagement and local policing initiatives may contribute to sustained lower crime rates. The decline in vehicle crime and shoplifting, paired with the increase in anti-social behaviour, further illustrates the combination of seasonal factors and local social dynamics in shaping crime patterns.