Crime in Dale: statistics, rates and trends
547 crimes were recorded in Dale in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
547 crimes were recorded in Dale in the 12 months to July 2026, 27.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 243 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dale has the 3,813th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dale | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 547 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.9 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 19,606 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dale was highest in the year to July 2018 (756 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (547). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 547 | 27.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 604 | 30.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 619 | 31.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 597 | 30.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 627 | 32.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 662 | 33.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 613 | 31.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 732 | 37.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 756 | 38.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dale 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%) and vehicle crime (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 12.4 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Other theft | 63 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -26% |
| Public order | 58 | 3.0 | 0.45 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 2.2 | 0.15 | -38% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.1 | 0.30 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -25% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 0.7 | 0.14 | -36% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 0.42 | +300% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.4 | 0.11 | -30% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dale recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dale recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dale recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dale recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dale recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dale recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dale recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dale recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dale recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dale
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dale recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dale
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dale |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hunsley | 454 | 39.5 | +42% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 533 | 38.2 | +37% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | +128% |
| Tranby | 737 | 68.6 | +146% |
| Cottingham North | 567 | 63.8 | +129% |
| Cottingham South | 690 | 69.0 | +147% |
| Howdenshire | 790 | 49.5 | +77% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,254 | 68.4 | +145% |
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 Dale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Longleat Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Skillings Lane | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 12 |
| On or near Ring Beck Lane | 11 |
| On or near The Oval | 11 |
| On or near Wood Hill Way | 11 |
| On or near Ings Lane | 10 |
| On or near Westfield Road | 9 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dale 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 179 | 32.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 28.0% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 6.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Dale has an estimated population of 19,606. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dale sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.9% |
| Social rented homes | 4.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Dale a safe place to live?
Dale recorded 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Dale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (63).
Is crime in Dale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dale was down 9% on the year before: 547 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 604 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dale?
Dale 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 Dale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.