Crime Rate in East Riding of Yorkshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Riding of Yorkshire

The total recorded crimes in East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in January 2026 are around 1,693 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Riding of Yorkshire crime rate of 4.95 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 East Riding of Yorkshire, encompassing approximately 342,215 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (780) incidents (4.28% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (26.61% increase)
  • Public order: (138) incidents (-0.72% decrease)
East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trafalgar Crescent with total crimes: 24
  • Beck Road with total crimes: 17
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 15

East Riding of Yorkshire Police Info:

Humberside Police

East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bridlington South (189 crimes), and the safest, Howden (28 crimes), is 161 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Riding of Yorkshire.

Similarly, the area of Goole East (127 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Cherry Burton, Leconfield & Middleton (11 crimes), with a difference of 116 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Riding of Yorkshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bridlington South189
Goole South154
Minster and Woodmansey112
Dale92
Hessle77

Safest Wards:

South Hunsley38
East Wolds and Coastal30
Beverley Rural29
Mid Holderness29
Howden28

Most Dangerous Areas:

Goole East127
Bridlington Hilderthorpe112
Goole West97
Beverley South95
South Cave, Newbald & Little Weighton58

Safest Areas:

Aldbrough & Sproatley19
Howden North, Eastrington & Swinefleet19
Stamford Bridge & Sutton Upon Derwent18
Withernsea West & Keyingham14
Cherry Burton, Leconfield & Middleton11

East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (780 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (157 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 748 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (804 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (191 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (776 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (199 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (811 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (189 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (823 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (226 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 899 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 213 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (870 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (206 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (864 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (214 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (794 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (213 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (886 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (197 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 713 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 166 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1574 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 131.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026131
December 2025130
November 2025126
October 2025138
September 2025113
August 2025140
July 2025125
June 2025118
May 2025147
April 2025140
March 2025146
February 2025120

A total of 173 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202514
November 20256
October 202514
September 20257
August 202516
July 202517
June 202517
May 202520
April 202526
March 20258
February 202511

A total of 1485 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 123.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026157
December 2025124
November 2025109
October 2025115
September 2025121
August 2025110
July 2025116
June 2025124
May 202591
April 2025134
March 2025118
February 2025166

A total of 9768 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 814.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 899 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026780
December 2025748
November 2025804
October 2025776
September 2025811
August 2025823
July 2025899
June 2025870
May 2025864
April 2025794
March 2025886
February 2025713

A total of 1870 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026120
December 2025131
November 2025191
October 2025160
September 2025162
August 2025164
July 2025160
June 2025152
May 2025182
April 2025163
March 2025156
February 2025129

A total of 2035 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 226 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026115
December 202598
November 2025118
October 2025184
September 2025177
August 2025226
July 2025212
June 2025204
May 2025185
April 2025201
March 2025197
February 2025118

A total of 150 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202511
November 202514
October 202512
September 202512
August 202516
July 202511
June 202517
May 202515
April 202513
March 202514
February 20258

A total of 746 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202654
December 202576
November 202566
October 202559
September 202565
August 202555
July 202557
June 202583
May 202563
April 202565
March 202545
February 202558

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20251
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 86 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20256
November 20256
October 20256
September 20258
August 20259
July 202510
June 20256
May 20254
April 20258
March 202511
February 20254

A total of 2216 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 184.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026138
December 2025139
November 2025142
October 2025199
September 2025189
August 2025225
July 2025213
June 2025206
May 2025214
April 2025213
March 2025184
February 2025154

A total of 630 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202650
December 202553
November 202560
October 202548
September 202556
August 202537
July 202555
June 202550
May 202554
April 202549
March 202568
February 202550

A total of 436 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202633
December 202546
November 202531
October 202539
September 202535
August 202536
July 202540
June 202541
May 202541
April 202532
March 202530
February 202532

A total of 872 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202679
December 202571
November 202554
October 202556
September 202562
August 202573
July 202562
June 202568
May 202579
April 202579
March 202591
February 202598

High Crime Locations East Riding of Yorkshire in January 2026

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

1. Trafalgar Crescent (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences13
Criminal damage and arson7
Public order2
Burglary2
2. Beck Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Paradise Place (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. West Garth (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order3

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