Crime Rate in Hessle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hessle

The total recorded crimes in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hessle crime rate of 2.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Hessle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lodge Close 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 July 2025 the Hessle has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hessle)CrimesRank (Hessle)CrimesRank (Hessle)
Bridlington South236 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey110 31,599 21,837 2
Goole South120 21,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town78 101,493 31,245 6
St Mary's110 41,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness97 51,311 61,330 5
Howdenshire95 61,039 81,054 8
Driffield and Rural94 7926 10954 9
Tranby89 8851 13860 11
Dale49 22997 9748 14
Wolds Weighton59 16914 12881 10
North Holderness57 18922 11856 12
Cottingham South77 11674 18649 18
Goole North75 12745 16821 13
Pocklington Provincial66 13780 15741 15
Bridlington North64 14790 14694 17
South West Holderness59 15677 17590 19
East Wolds and Coastal54 19609 20695 16
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland58 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North52 20653 19580 20
Mid Holderness48 23570 22556 21
South Hunsley51 21539 24485 25
Willerby and Kirk Ella32 25549 23527 22
Howden39 24447 25510 24
Beverley Rural31 26342 26294 26

Hessle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 202414
September 202410
August 202415

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202550
May 202544
April 202537
March 202530
February 202540
January 202538
December 202434
November 202437
October 202428
September 202430
August 202440

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202512
May 202511
April 20255
March 20258
February 20255
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 202411
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
April 20259
March 20252
February 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 202411
August 20243

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 20252
December 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 202511
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 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

High Crime Locations Hessle in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lodge Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Acadia Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Newlyn Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fletcher Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Buttfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Jill Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Champneys Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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