Crime Rate in Hessle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hessle

The total recorded crimes in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hessle crime rate of 2.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hessle, encompassing approximately 34,043 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Hessle Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park Row with total crimes: 6
  • The Weir with total crimes: 5
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hessle?

To understand the safety of Hessle, we need to analyze Hessle crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Riding of Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Hessle reported a higher crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 1,256 crimes compared to 966. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hessle witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hessle experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 1,215 crimes compared to 931. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hessle witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Riding of Yorkshire, Hessle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Hessle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hessle has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 2.14 ranking 12th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Hessle crimes were 1,256. The crime rate of Hessle in 2024 was 36.89 (year) or 3.07 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hessle were around 1,215 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.69 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Riding of Yorkshire)CrimesRank (East Riding of Yorkshire)CrimesRank (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Bridlington South191 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey103 51,599 21,837 2
Howdenshire164 21,039 81,054 8
Goole South130 31,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town126 41,493 31,245 6
St Mary's101 61,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness82 91,311 61,330 5
Tranby96 7851 13860 11
Dale88 8997 9748 14
Driffield and Rural63 13926 10954 9
Wolds Weighton76 11914 12881 10
Goole North82 10745 16821 13
North Holderness54 17922 11856 12
Bridlington North57 16790 14694 17
Cottingham North61 14653 19580 20
Pocklington Provincial40 23780 15741 15
South West Holderness57 15677 17590 19
East Wolds and Coastal43 21609 20695 16
Cottingham South50 18674 18649 18
Willerby and Kirk Ella48 19549 23527 22
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland46 20590 21524 23
Mid Holderness30 25570 22556 21
South Hunsley40 22539 24485 25
Howden32 24447 25510 24
Beverley Rural23 26342 26294 26

Hessle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202414
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202540
January 202538
December 202434
November 202437
October 202428
September 202430
August 202440
July 202439
June 202498
May 202437
April 202453

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202418
May 202410
April 202419

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415
July 202420
June 202412
May 202419
April 202422

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 202412
May 202416
April 202414

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 202430
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hessle in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hessle postcode area is presented below.

1. Park Row (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. The Weir (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Danes Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1
5. Peaseholme (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hillman Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cherry Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Bishop Kempthorne Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Beverley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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