Crime in Hessle: statistics, rates and trends
1,069 crimes were recorded in Hessle in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (434), anti-social behaviour (132) and public order (117) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 876th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hessle | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,069 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.2 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,650 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hessle peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,377 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,041). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,069 | 64.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,041 | 62.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,255 | 75.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,076 | 64.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,043 | 62.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,061 | 63.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,199 | 72.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,377 | 82.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,319 | 79.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 92 to 132 and public order rose from 97 to 117, while shoplifting fell from 61 to 42 and burglary fell from 64 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 434 | 26.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 7.9 | 15.4 | +43% |
| Public order | 117 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -31% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hessle; the highest is Kingston upon Hull (137.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanland (27.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hessle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -14% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -57% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 726 | 60.2 | -6% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +9% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +113% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -53% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | +4% |
| Beverley | 2,009 | 64.5 | 0% |
Hessle is the one area listed within Hessle, with 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hessle | Neighbourhood | 16,650 | 1,069 | 64.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Hessle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 88 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Headlands Drive | 29 |
| On or near Lodge Close | 26 |
| On or near The Weir | 26 |
| On or near First Lane | 25 |
| On or near Orchid Road | 24 |
| On or near Wintersgill Place | 19 |
| On or near Tower Hill Drive | 18 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 18 |
Of the 937 crimes in Hessle with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 132 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 359 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 59 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hessle has an estimated population of 16,650 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.8%, against 17.1%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (18%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hessle average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Hessle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hessle a safe place to live?
Hessle recorded 64.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 876th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hessle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 434 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Hessle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hessle was up 3% on the year before: 1,069 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,041 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hessle?
About 16,650 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hessle?
Hessle 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.