Crime Rate in Howdenshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Howdenshire

The total recorded crimes in Howdenshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Howdenshire crime rate of 62.69 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 Howdenshire, encompassing approximately 1,914 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (44.74% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)
  • Burglary: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
Howdenshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor End with total crimes: 12
  • Beck Road with total crimes: 11
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 6

How safe is Howdenshire?

To understand the safety of Howdenshire, we need to analyze Howdenshire 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, Howdenshire reported a higher crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 1,039 crimes compared to 966. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Howdenshire witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • In 2023, Howdenshire experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 1,054 crimes compared to 931. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Howdenshire witnessed more 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, Howdenshire has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Howdenshire Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Howdenshire has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 62.69 ranking 3th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Howdenshire crimes were 1,039. The crime rate of Howdenshire in 2024 was 542.79 (year) or 45.23 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Howdenshire were around 1,054 crimes with yearly crime rate of 550.62 (year) or 45.89 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Howdenshire)CrimesRank (Howdenshire)CrimesRank (Howdenshire)
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
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
Howden32 25447 25510 24
Beverley Rural22 26342 26294 26

Howdenshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (121 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Public order 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 49 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 202420
May 20242

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 202516
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 687 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202538
March 2025121
February 202555
January 202556
December 202460
November 202429
October 202432
September 202423
August 202430
July 202449
June 202494
May 202445

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202527
March 202518
February 202515
January 20253
December 20248
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 202412
July 20243
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 147 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20257
March 202514
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 202413
October 20243
September 20246
August 20247
July 202421
June 202434
May 20246

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
September 20249
August 202411
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
December 202426
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Howdenshire in May 2025

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

1. Moor End (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Beck Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other crime2
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Bell Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
5. Middle Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
6. Back Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Selby Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
9. Jet Park Way (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Shoplifting1
10. Denton Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1

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