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 July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South West Holderness crime rate of 5.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (39.13% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
South West Holderness Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Barbarry Road with total crimes: 4
  • Merryman Garth with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the South West Holderness has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South West Holderness)CrimesRank (South West Holderness)CrimesRank (South West Holderness)
Bridlington South236 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey110 31,599 21,837 2
Goole South120 21,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town78 101,493 31,245 6
St Mary's110 41,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness97 51,311 61,330 5
Howdenshire95 61,039 81,054 8
Hessle85 91,256 71,215 7
Driffield and Rural94 7926 10954 9
Tranby89 8851 13860 11
Dale49 22997 9748 14
Wolds Weighton59 16914 12881 10
North Holderness57 18922 11856 12
Cottingham South77 11674 18649 18
Goole North75 12745 16821 13
Pocklington Provincial66 13780 15741 15
Bridlington North64 14790 14694 17
East Wolds and Coastal54 19609 20695 16
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland58 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North52 20653 19580 20
Mid Holderness48 23570 22556 21
South Hunsley51 21539 24485 25
Willerby and Kirk Ella32 25549 23527 22
Howden39 24447 25510 24
Beverley Rural31 26342 26294 26

South West Holderness Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 202511
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202523
May 202523
April 202519
March 202525
February 202523
January 202523
December 202419
November 202424
October 202413
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Barbarry Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Merryman Garth (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Acey Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. King'S Place (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Draper'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Westlands Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ness Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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