Crime in Beverley & Newland: statistics, rates and trends
2,440 crimes were recorded in Beverley & Newland in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Beverley & Newland at a glance
- Crime trends in Beverley & Newland
- Types of crime in Beverley & Newland
- Beverley & Newland compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Beverley & Newland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beverley & Newland
- Population and deprivation in Beverley & Newland
- Questions about crime in Beverley & Newland
- About this data
2,440 crimes were recorded in Beverley & Newland in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 892 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Beverley & Newland has the 661st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Beverley & Newland | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,440 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.2 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 18,599 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Beverley & Newland was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,634 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,986). Over the whole period it rose 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,440 | 131.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,986 | 106.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,004 | 107.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,041 | 109.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,304 | 123.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,634 | 141.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,247 | 120.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,381 | 128.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,249 | 120.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 228 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 198 |
| April 2026 | 219 |
| March 2026 | 207 |
| February 2026 | 213 |
| January 2026 | 205 |
| December 2025 | 181 |
| November 2025 | 198 |
| October 2025 | 205 |
| September 2025 | 185 |
| August 2025 | 218 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Beverley & Newland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+128%) and shoplifting (+71%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 892 | 48.0 | 1.40 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 236 | 12.7 | 1.53 | +71% |
| Public order | 207 | 11.1 | 1.68 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 198 | 10.6 | 1.57 | +35% |
| Burglary | 168 | 9.0 | 2.55 | +11% |
| Other theft | 159 | 8.5 | 1.34 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 7.4 | 0.48 | +13% |
| Drugs | 119 | 6.4 | 1.96 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 89 | 4.8 | 0.97 | +128% |
| Other crime | 87 | 4.7 | 2.22 | +34% |
| Bicycle theft | 73 | 3.9 | 4.77 | +46% |
| Robbery | 42 | 2.3 | 1.67 | +121% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.1 | 1.11 | -23% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Beverley & Newland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Beverley & Newland recorded 892 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 36.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Beverley & Newland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Beverley & Newland recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Beverley & Newland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Beverley & Newland recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Beverley & Newland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Beverley & Newland recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Beverley & Newland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Beverley & Newland recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Beverley & Newland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Beverley & Newland recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Beverley & Newland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Beverley & Newland recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Beverley & Newland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Beverley & Newland recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Beverley & Newland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Beverley & Newland recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 128% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Beverley & Newland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Beverley & Newland recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Beverley & Newland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Beverley & Newland recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Beverley & Newland
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Beverley & Newland recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Beverley & Newland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Beverley & Newland recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Beverley & Newland
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Beverley & Newland recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Beverley & Newland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Beverley & Newland.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beverley & Newland |
|---|---|---|---|
| University | 1,015 | 94.0 | -28% |
| Avenue | 2,331 | 156.1 | +19% |
| Bricknell | 534 | 66.2 | -50% |
| Orchard Park | 2,437 | 137.4 | +5% |
| Central | 3,075 | 259.3 | +98% |
| West Carr | 1,768 | 138.0 | +5% |
| Holderness | 1,138 | 89.1 | -32% |
| Kingswood | 603 | 67.1 | -49% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Beverley & Newland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Rydales | 310 |
| On or near Supermarket | 153 |
| On or near May Street | 124 |
| On or near Marshall Street | 123 |
| On or near Nightclub | 121 |
| On or near Rydale Court | 81 |
| On or near Fitzroy Street | 61 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Walgrave Street | 47 |
| On or near Reynoldson Street | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Beverley & Newland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 815 | 33.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 773 | 31.7% |
| Under investigation | 201 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 185 | 7.6% |
| Not recorded | 138 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 96 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% |
Beverley & Newland has an estimated population of 18,599. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Beverley & Newland sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Beverley & Newland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 71.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.0% |
| Private rented homes | 43.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.3% |
Is Beverley & Newland a safe place to live?
Beverley & Newland recorded 131.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Beverley & Newland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 892 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (236).
Is crime in Beverley & Newland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beverley & Newland was up 23% on the year before: 2,440 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,986 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Beverley & Newland?
Beverley & Newland is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Beverley & Newland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.