Crime in Hedon: statistics, rates and trends
403 crimes were recorded in Hedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
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403 crimes were recorded in Hedon in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 150 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hedon has the 959th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hedon | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 403 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.4 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,675 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hedon was highest in the year to July 2018 (430 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (351). Over the whole period it fell 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 403 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 361 | 54.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 378 | 56.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 351 | 52.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 364 | 54.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 381 | 57.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 351 | 52.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 413 | 61.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 430 | 64.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hedon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+76%) and criminal damage and arson (+28%). The largest falls were in other theft (-34%) and burglary (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 150 | 22.5 | 0.66 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 8.7 | 1.05 | +76% |
| Public order | 39 | 5.8 | 0.88 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.5 | 0.82 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.9 | 0.32 | +10% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.6 | 0.73 | -34% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -14% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +117% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.2 | 0.24 | -33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.91 | +400% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hedon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hedon recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hedon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hedon recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hedon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hedon recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hedon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hedon recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hedon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hedon recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hedon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hedon recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hedon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hedon recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hedon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hedon recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hedon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hedon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hedon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hedon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hedon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hedon recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hedon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hedon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hedon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hedon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hedon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hedon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hedon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hedon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,017 | 136.5 | +126% |
| Immingham | 986 | 93.3 | +55% |
| Withernsea | 698 | 121.8 | +102% |
| Cottingham | 918 | 68.3 | +13% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | +5% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,140 | 54.8 | -9% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 715 | 59.3 | -2% |
| Hornsea | 531 | 64.5 | +7% |
1 areas within Hedon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. South West Holderness had the highest rate (47.9 per 1,000) and South West Holderness the lowest (47.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Holderness | Neighbourhood | 14,188 | 680 | 47.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hedon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barbarry Road | 69 |
| On or near King'S Place | 28 |
| On or near The Woodlands | 17 |
| On or near St Augustine'S Gate | 16 |
| On or near Tower House Lane | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Hull Road | 12 |
| On or near Baxter Gate | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Love Lane | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hedon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 134 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 30.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 9.2% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Hedon has an estimated population of 6,675. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hedon sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hedon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Hedon a safe place to live?
Hedon recorded 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (58).
Is crime in Hedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hedon was up 12% on the year before: 403 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 361 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hedon?
Hedon is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hedon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.