Crime Rate in Dale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dale

The total recorded crimes in Dale, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dale crime rate of 2.94 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 Dale, encompassing approximately 16,642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Dale Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Close with total crimes: 6
  • Longleat Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Freeman Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dale?

To understand the safety of Dale, we need to analyze Dale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Riding of Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Dale reported a higher crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 997 crimes compared to 966. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dale witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Dale had fewer crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 748 crimes compared to 931. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dale recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Riding of Yorkshire, Dale has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Dale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dale has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 2.94 ranking 22th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dale crimes were 997. The crime rate of Dale in 2024 was 59.91 (year) or 4.99 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dale were around 748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.95 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dale)CrimesRank (Dale)CrimesRank (Dale)
Bridlington South236 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey110 31,599 21,837 2
Goole South120 21,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town78 101,493 31,245 6
St Mary's110 41,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness97 51,311 61,330 5
Howdenshire95 61,039 81,054 8
Hessle85 91,256 71,215 7
Driffield and Rural94 7926 10954 9
Tranby89 8851 13860 11
Wolds Weighton59 16914 12881 10
North Holderness57 18922 11856 12
Cottingham South77 11674 18649 18
Goole North75 12745 16821 13
Pocklington Provincial66 13780 15741 15
Bridlington North64 14790 14694 17
South West Holderness59 15677 17590 19
East Wolds and Coastal54 19609 20695 16
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland58 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North52 20653 19580 20
Mid Holderness48 23570 22556 21
South Hunsley51 21539 24485 25
Willerby and Kirk Ella32 25549 23527 22
Howden39 24447 25510 24
Beverley Rural31 26342 26294 26

Dale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 309 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202528
April 202521
March 202531
February 202526
January 202541
December 202413
November 202414
October 202439
September 202434
August 202418

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 202517
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 202416
October 20247
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20254
April 202526
March 202510
February 202518
January 202520
December 20248
November 202410
October 202419
September 202416
August 202410

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202514
April 20258
March 202514
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20246

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 202410
October 202416
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20249
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dale in July 2025

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

1. The Close (Map)
Total6
Public order6
2. Longleat Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Freeman Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. First Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Little Weighton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Rawdale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Vicarage Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hytec Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Prescott Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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