Crime Rate in South West Holderness: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South West Holderness

The total recorded crimes in South West Holderness, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South West Holderness crime rate of 4.18 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 South West Holderness, encompassing approximately 11,734 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
South West Holderness Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 4
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Jubilee Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is South West Holderness?

To understand the safety of South West Holderness, we need to analyze South West Holderness 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, South West Holderness demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 677 crimes compared to 966.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, South West Holderness recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, South West Holderness had fewer crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 590 crimes compared to 931. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, South West Holderness recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South West Holderness Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South West Holderness has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 4.18 ranking 21th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total South West Holderness crimes were 677. The crime rate of South West Holderness in 2024 was 57.69 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South West Holderness were around 590 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.28 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South West Holderness)CrimesRank (South West Holderness)CrimesRank (South West Holderness)
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
Driffield and Rural69 13926 10954 9
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
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

South West Holderness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202525
February 202523
January 202523
December 202419
November 202424
October 202413
September 202417
August 202416
July 202422
June 202446
May 202416

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 202412
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations South West Holderness in May 2025

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

1. The Woodlands (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sycamore Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Plumtree Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
6. Villa Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Spicers Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Green Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hales Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Maple Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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