Crime Rate in Howden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howden

The total recorded crimes in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howden crime rate of 13.92 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 Howden, encompassing approximately 2,802 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Howden Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Bridge with total crimes: 4
  • Agar Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Knox Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Howden?

To understand the safety of Howden, we need to analyze Howden 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, Howden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 447 crimes compared to 966.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Howden recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Howden had fewer crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 510 crimes compared to 931. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Howden recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Howden Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Howden has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 13.92 ranking 24th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Howden crimes were 447. The crime rate of Howden in 2024 was 159.52 (year) or 13.29 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howden were around 510 crimes with yearly crime rate of 182.01 (year) or 15.17 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howden)CrimesRank (Howden)CrimesRank (Howden)
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
Dale49 22997 9748 14
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
Beverley Rural31 26342 26294 26

Howden 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 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202514
April 202515
March 202512
February 202516
January 202519
December 202415
November 202415
October 202419
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

High Crime Locations Howden in July 2025

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

1. High Bridge (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Agar Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Knox Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Hull Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
5. Derwent Chase (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Helen'S Square (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hounsley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Buttfield Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Langhorn Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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