Crime Rate in Hessle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hessle

The total recorded crimes in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hessle crime rate of 3.08 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (18.92% increase)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Hessle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cooper Street with total crimes: 4
  • Waudby Close with total crimes: 4
  • Swinegate 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 areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hessle has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hessle)CrimesRank (Hessle)CrimesRank (Hessle)
Bridlington South244 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey124 21,599 21,837 2
Goole South110 41,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town85 71,493 31,245 6
Howdenshire120 31,039 81,054 8
St Mary's87 61,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness84 91,311 61,330 5
Dale84 8997 9748 14
Driffield and Rural69 13926 10954 9
Wolds Weighton65 15914 12881 10
North Holderness73 10922 11856 12
Tranby70 11851 13860 11
Cottingham South70 12674 18649 18
Goole North55 19745 16821 13
Bridlington North55 18790 14694 17
East Wolds and Coastal66 14609 20695 16
Pocklington Provincial58 16780 15741 15
South West Holderness49 21677 17590 19
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland55 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North42 23653 19580 20
Willerby and Kirk Ella50 20549 23527 22
Mid Holderness41 24570 22556 21
South Hunsley48 22539 24485 25
Howden32 25447 25510 24
Beverley Rural22 26342 26294 26

Hessle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 202411
June 202412
May 202416

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202537
March 202530
February 202540
January 202538
December 202434
November 202437
October 202428
September 202430
August 202440
July 202439
June 202498
May 202437

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20249
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 20244
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
February 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415
July 202420
June 202412
May 202419

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hessle in May 2025

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

1. Cooper Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Waudby Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Swinegate (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Southgate (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Yew Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Kelston Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
8. Wintersgill Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. The Garth (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Fishemore Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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