Crime Rate in East Riding of Yorkshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Riding of Yorkshire

The total recorded crimes in East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 1,956 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Riding of Yorkshire crime rate of 5.72 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, encompassing approximately 342,215 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (886) incidents (24.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (197) incidents (66.95% increase)
  • Public order: (184) incidents (19.48% increase)
East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Port Royal with total crimes: 72
  • Beck Road with total crimes: 13
  • Wyke Way with total crimes: 12

East Riding of Yorkshire Police Info:

Humberside Police

East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridlington South (191 crimes), and the safest, Beverley Rural (23 crimes), is 168 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Riding of Yorkshire.

Similarly, the area of Goole East (124 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cherry Burton, Leconfield & Middleton (11 crimes), with a difference of 113 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Riding of Yorkshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridlington South191
Howdenshire164
Goole South130
Bridlington Central and Old Town126
Minster and Woodmansey103

Safest Wards:

South Hunsley40
Pocklington Provincial40
Howden32
Mid Holderness30
Beverley Rural23

Most Dangerous Areas:

Goole East124
Holme, Melbourne & Bubwith121
Bridlington Hilderthorpe116
Bridlington West100
Beverley South85

Safest Areas:

Molescroft19
Aldbrough & Sproatley16
Burstwick & Thorngumbald16
Stamford Bridge & Sutton Upon Derwent15
Cherry Burton, Leconfield & Middleton11

East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (886 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (197 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 713 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 166 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (774 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 716 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 144 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (671 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (177 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (781 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (202 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (700 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (182 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (890 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (234 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 985 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 230 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1824 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (414 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8940 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 894.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1824 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025886
February 2025713
January 2025774
December 2024716
November 2024671
October 2024781
September 2024700
August 2024890
July 2024985
June 20241824

A total of 1916 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 191.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 368 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025197
February 2025118
January 2025127
December 2024128
November 2024155
October 2024177
September 2024182
August 2024234
July 2024230
June 2024368

A total of 170 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202416
October 202414
September 202421
August 202432
July 202421
June 202428

A total of 1006 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 100.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202591
February 202598
January 202587
December 202466
November 202465
October 202497
September 202496
August 2024112
July 2024112
June 2024182

A total of 1826 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 182.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 382 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025156
February 2025129
January 2025122
December 2024144
November 2024177
October 2024202
September 2024147
August 2024155
July 2024212
June 2024382

A total of 294 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202532
January 202539
December 202428
November 202430
October 202421
September 202423
August 202425
July 202422
June 202444

A total of 654 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202568
February 202550
January 202564
December 202456
November 202459
October 202457
September 202446
August 202468
July 202462
June 2024124

A total of 1481 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 148.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 254 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025146
February 2025120
January 2025143
December 2024125
November 2024133
October 2024149
September 2024137
August 2024139
July 2024135
June 2024254

A total of 153 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202522
December 202410
November 202419
October 202414
September 202412
August 202412
July 202419
June 202426

A total of 2001 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 200.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 414 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025184
February 2025154
January 2025135
December 2024141
November 2024168
October 2024197
September 2024176
August 2024204
July 2024228
June 2024414

A total of 89 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 202413
September 20249
August 202416
July 20248
June 202418

A total of 1767 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 176.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 322 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025118
February 2025166
January 2025144
December 2024130
November 2024131
October 2024200
September 2024170
August 2024221
July 2024165
June 2024322

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 202413
August 202413
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 673 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 67.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202558
January 202543
December 2024106
November 202441
October 202453
September 202454
August 202462
July 202483
June 2024128

High Crime Locations East Riding of Yorkshire in March 2025

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

1. Port Royal (Map)
Total72
Violence and sexual offences60
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
2. Beck Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Wyke Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime5
Other theft2
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
5. Selby Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Bicycle theft2
Drugs1

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