Crime in Hedon: statistics, rates and trends
415 crimes were recorded in Hedon in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (158), shoplifting (74) and public order (37) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 916th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hedon | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 415 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.2 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,675 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hedon peaked in the year to August 2018 (432 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (338). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 415 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 359 | 53.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 393 | 58.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 338 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 383 | 57.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 359 | 53.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 363 | 54.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 399 | 59.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 432 | 64.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hedon recorded notably more shoplifting (31% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (71% below) and other theft (33% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 31 to 74 and criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 36, while other theft fell from 47 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 158 | 23.7 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 11.1 | 8.5 | +139% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 4.5 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Other theft | 29 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -38% |
| Other crime | 15 | 2.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hedon; the highest is Kingston upon Hull (137.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Willerby and Anlaby (54.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hedon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +120% |
| Immingham | 992 | 93.9 | +51% |
| Withernsea | 701 | 122.3 | +97% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +12% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +3% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -12% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 726 | 60.2 | -3% |
| Hornsea | 542 | 65.8 | +6% |
South West Holderness is the one area listed within Hedon, with 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South West Holderness | Neighbourhood | 14,188 | 680 | 47.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Hedon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barbarry Road” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barbarry Road | 82 |
| On or near King'S Place | 27 |
| On or near St Augustine'S Gate | 20 |
| On or near The Woodlands | 16 |
| On or near Hull Road | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Baxter Gate | 10 |
| On or near Tower House Lane | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Pollard Close | 9 |
Of the 385 crimes in Hedon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 35.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 34.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Hedon has an estimated population of 6,675 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.7%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hedon average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hedon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hedon a safe place to live?
Hedon recorded 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 916th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Hedon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 158 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (74).
Is crime in Hedon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hedon was up 16% on the year before: 415 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 359 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hedon?
About 6,675 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hedon?
Hedon is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.