Crime Rate in Driffield and Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Driffield and Rural

The total recorded crimes in Driffield and Rural, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Driffield and Rural crime rate of 3.53 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 Driffield and Rural, encompassing approximately 19,519 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Driffield and Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranwell Street with total crimes: 6
  • Star Hill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Northfield Walk with total crimes: 3

How safe is Driffield and Rural?

To understand the safety of Driffield and Rural, we need to analyze Driffield and Rural 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, Driffield and Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 926 crimes compared to 966.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Driffield and Rural witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Driffield and Rural experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 954 crimes compared to 931. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Driffield and Rural witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Riding of Yorkshire, Driffield and Rural has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Driffield and Rural Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Driffield and Rural has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 ranking 13th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Driffield and Rural crimes were 926. The crime rate of Driffield and Rural in 2024 was 47.44 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Driffield and Rural were around 954 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.88 (year) or 4.07 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Driffield and Rural)CrimesRank (Driffield and Rural)CrimesRank (Driffield and Rural)
Bridlington South244 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey124 21,599 21,837 2
Goole South110 41,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town85 71,493 31,245 6
Howdenshire120 31,039 81,054 8
St Mary's87 61,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness84 91,311 61,330 5
Hessle105 51,256 71,215 7
Dale84 8997 9748 14
Wolds Weighton65 15914 12881 10
North Holderness73 10922 11856 12
Tranby70 11851 13860 11
Cottingham South70 12674 18649 18
Goole North55 19745 16821 13
Bridlington North55 18790 14694 17
East Wolds and Coastal66 14609 20695 16
Pocklington Provincial58 16780 15741 15
South West Holderness49 21677 17590 19
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland55 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North42 23653 19580 20
Willerby and Kirk Ella50 20549 23527 22
Mid Holderness41 24570 22556 21
South Hunsley48 22539 24485 25
Howden32 25447 25510 24
Beverley Rural22 26342 26294 26

Driffield and Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 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 Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202529
March 202531
February 202532
January 202532
December 202429
November 202432
October 202439
September 202434
August 202438
July 202449
June 202454
May 202431

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 202511
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 124 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20245
November 20246
October 202410
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
August 20244
July 202415
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Driffield and Rural in May 2025

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

1. Cranwell Street (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Star Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Northfield Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Riverside Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodmansey Garth (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. East Gate North (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Milner Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Chase (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cawthorn Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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