Hessle Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of Hessle's population size (15,455 residents), 66 crimes reported in November 2025 equates to 0.43% of the population being directly involved in crime. This translates to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing Hessle 41.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (31 incidents, 47% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 13.6%) and vehicle crime (7 incidents, 10.6%). These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of November, when extended evening darkness and major retail events like Black Friday may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents and vehicle-related crimes. Hessle's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 22% below the UK average for this category, suggesting community-level factors such as local policing strategies or demographic characteristics may be playing a role. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (43% below UK) and shoplifting (52% below UK) could reflect the area's compact built-up nature, which may limit opportunities for such crimes compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp increase in vehicle crime (from 0 to 7 incidents) and shoplifting (from 2 to 4 incidents) highlights the potential influence of November-specific events on crime patterns.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to the previous month. Shoplifting increased by 100% (2 to 4 incidents), likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity, while vehicle crime also rose sharply from zero to seven incidents—possibly tied to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Conversely, burglary fell by 75% (4 to 1 incident), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 70% (10 to 3 incidents), suggesting possible seasonal lulls in these categories. The crime mix shifted notably: violent crimes (47% of total) outpaced property crimes (53%), a reversal of the previous month's balance. Violence and sexual offences in Hessle remain 22% below the UK average (2.0 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while vehicle crime is 25% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.4 per 1,000), indicating a unique local dynamic. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting serves as a tangible reminder of how retail events can directly impact crime patterns in built-up areas. The contrast between vehicle crime's surge and burglary's decline also raises questions about how seasonal factors like colder weather and shorter daylight hours influence different crime types.

Hessle's November 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 25.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000, marking a notable improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 66 incidents in terms of everyday life. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, 1 in every 234 residents in Hessle had a crime reported involving them—a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when considering both absolute and proportional measures. The compact nature of Hessle's built-up area may contribute to this lower exposure rate, as smaller communities often have more visible policing and social cohesion. However, the 25% monthly decline must be viewed alongside the seasonal context: November's dark evenings and major retail events could have temporarily increased crime risk, yet the overall rate still remained below the previous month's level. This suggests that either local interventions or natural seasonal cycles may have played a role in the downward trend. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Hessle's distinct position: while the area's violent crime rate is 22% below national levels, its vehicle crime rate is 25% above, illustrating the combination of local characteristics and broader national trends.