Howden Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Howden’s crime rate in January 2024 was 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its location within the East Riding of Yorkshire. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (30.4% of total), public order offences (26.1%), and other theft (13.0%), with the latter two categories showing marked deviations from UK averages. Public order offences, in particular, surged to 6 incidents—129% above the UK average—suggesting a localised concentration of issues such as noise disturbances or anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, though still significant, were 50% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect Howden’s demographic composition or the presence of community-focused initiatives. Seasonal factors also played a role: January’s post-holiday period, combined with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, likely contributed to lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to busier months. The overall rate, however, remains lower than the UK average, a trend consistent with Howden’s status as a smaller, more tightly-knit built-up area where community cohesion may act as a mitigating factor. These patterns illustrate the combination of local geography, population dynamics, and seasonal influences in shaping crime outcomes.

January 2024 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories. Public order offences, which accounted for 26.1% of total crimes, increased by 500% month-on-month, rising from one to six incidents. This surge may partly explain the broader shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (34.8% of total) outnumbering violent crimes (30.4%) for the first time in recent months. Violence and sexual offences fell by 53.3%, from 15 to 7, a decline that contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which remains 50% below Howden’s rate. Other theft. of total crimes, rose slightly by 20% from the previous month, though it remains just 5% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 80%, from five to one incident, a change that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted local interventions. These variations illustrate the dynamic nature of Howden’s crime profile, with some categories aligning closely with national trends while others diverge significantly.

Howden's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 14.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0. This decline aligns with typical post-holiday patterns, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may temper opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate relative to the UK average. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 234 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK’s national monthly exposure, which would be significantly higher given the area’s 41.9% deficit in the overall crime rate. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 5,372 residents, Howden’s crime profile demonstrates a marked divergence from the UK’s average, particularly in categories like public order and anti-social behaviour, where local rates deviate sharply from national benchmarks. These figures underscore the area’s relative safety, though they also reveal unique local challenges in specific crime types.