Crime Rate in Howden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howden

The total recorded crimes in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howden crime rate of 11.42 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Howden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherburn Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket 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 May 2025 the Howden has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 11.42 ranking 25th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howden)CrimesRank (Howden)CrimesRank (Howden)
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
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
Beverley Rural22 26342 26294 26

Howden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202512
February 202516
January 202519
December 202415
November 202415
October 202419
September 202411
August 202416
July 202413
June 202436
May 20246

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20248
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Howden in May 2025

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

1. Sherburn Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Gowdall Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Langhorn Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bishopgate (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Flatgate (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Derwent Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Fleet Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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