Crime Rate in Wolds Weighton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolds Weighton

The total recorded crimes in Wolds Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolds Weighton crime rate of 15.14 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 Wolds Weighton, encompassing approximately 4,294 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Wolds Weighton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bedale Road with total crimes: 10
  • Holly Close with total crimes: 7
  • Sweep Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wolds Weighton?

To understand the safety of Wolds Weighton, we need to analyze Wolds Weighton 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, Wolds Weighton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 914 crimes compared to 966.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wolds Weighton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Wolds Weighton had fewer crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 881 crimes compared to 931. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wolds Weighton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wolds Weighton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wolds Weighton has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 15.14 ranking 15th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wolds Weighton crimes were 914. The crime rate of Wolds Weighton in 2024 was 212.85 (year) or 17.74 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolds Weighton were around 881 crimes with yearly crime rate of 205.17 (year) or 17.10 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolds Weighton)CrimesRank (Wolds Weighton)CrimesRank (Wolds Weighton)
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
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

Wolds Weighton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 37 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202537
March 202548
February 202537
January 202530
December 202422
November 202424
October 202428
September 202428
August 202431
July 202463
June 202462
May 202432

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 20245
July 202420
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 202420
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202416
May 20248

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 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20258
January 20251
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wolds Weighton in May 2025

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

1. Bedale Road (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Holly Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
3. Sweep Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Butler Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Fishpond Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Pasture Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Harold Elgey Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shipton Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1

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