Crime in Dale: statistics, rates and trends
548 crimes were recorded in Dale in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (244), other theft (61) and public order (57) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,817th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Dale | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 548 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.0 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 19,606 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dale of any year here (548 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 548 | 28.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 584 | 29.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 627 | 32.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 586 | 29.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 642 | 32.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 632 | 32.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 639 | 32.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 726 | 37.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 773 | 39.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 44 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (87% below) and anti-social behaviour (86% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 63 to 43 and other theft fell from 84 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 12.4 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Public order | 57 | 2.9 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 2.2 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.1 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.1 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Dale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dale |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hunsley | 457 | 39.8 | +42% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 531 | 38.1 | +36% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +130% |
| Tranby | 750 | 69.8 | +150% |
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | +133% |
| Cottingham South | 714 | 71.4 | +155% |
| Howdenshire | 810 | 50.7 | +82% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +147% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Dale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Longleat Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Skillings Lane | 13 |
| On or near The Oval | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Ring Beck Lane | 11 |
| On or near Ings Lane | 10 |
| On or near Wood Hill Way | 10 |
| On or near Westfield Road | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
Of the 505 crimes in Dale with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 43 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 183 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Dale has an estimated population of 19,606 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.1%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dale average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Dale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dale a safe place to live?
Dale recorded 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,817th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (61).
Is crime in Dale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dale was down 6% on the year before: 548 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 584 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dale?
About 19,606 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dale?
Dale is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.