Crime in Hessle: statistics, rates and trends
1,058 crimes were recorded in Hessle in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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1,058 crimes were recorded in Hessle in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 430 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Hessle has the 898th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hessle | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,058 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.5 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,650 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hessle was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,400 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,034). Over the whole period it fell 18%, 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 | 1,058 | 63.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,056 | 63.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,261 | 75.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,060 | 63.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,034 | 62.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,092 | 65.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,198 | 72.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,400 | 84.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,288 | 77.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 116 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 118 |
| March 2026 | 106 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 66 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 84 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hessle 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 anti-social behaviour (+41%) and public order (+34%). The largest falls were in drugs (-49%) and shoplifting (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 430 | 25.8 | 0.75 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +41% |
| Public order | 122 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +7% |
| Other theft | 65 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -31% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -4% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -49% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 0.53 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +43% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -78% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hessle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hessle recorded 430 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hessle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hessle recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hessle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hessle recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hessle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hessle recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hessle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hessle recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hessle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hessle recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hessle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hessle recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hessle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hessle recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hessle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hessle recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hessle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hessle recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hessle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hessle recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 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 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hessle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hessle recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hessle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hessle recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hessle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hessle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Hessle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hessle.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hessle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,140 | 54.8 | -14% |
| Swanland | 148 | 27.1 | -57% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 715 | 59.3 | -7% |
| Cottingham | 918 | 68.3 | +7% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,017 | 136.5 | +115% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 430 | 30.3 | -52% |
| South Cave | 416 | 64.4 | +1% |
| Beverley | 2,001 | 64.2 | +1% |
1 areas within Hessle, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Hessle had the highest rate (63.5 per 1,000) and Hessle the lowest (63.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessle | Neighbourhood | 16,650 | 1,058 | 63.5 |
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 Hessle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 93 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Headlands Drive | 31 |
| On or near Orchid Road | 24 |
| On or near First Lane | 24 |
| On or near The Weir | 23 |
| On or near Lodge Close | 23 |
| On or near Wintersgill Place | 21 |
| On or near Kirkham Close | 19 |
| On or near Penshurst Avenue | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hessle 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 | 360 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 294 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 133 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 9.3% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Hessle has an estimated population of 16,650. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hessle sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hessle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Hessle a safe place to live?
Hessle recorded 63.5 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 Hessle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 430 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Hessle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hessle was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,058 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,056 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hessle?
Hessle 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 Hessle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.