Crime in Driffield and Rural: statistics, rates and trends
1,034 crimes were recorded in Driffield and Rural in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Driffield and Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Driffield and Rural
- Types of crime in Driffield and Rural
- Driffield and Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Driffield and Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Driffield and Rural
- Demographics of Driffield and Rural
- Questions about crime in Driffield and Rural
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (497), anti-social behaviour (119) and public order (105) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,505th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Driffield and Rural | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,034 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.9 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,429 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Driffield and Rural of any year here (1,034 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,034 | 62.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 844 | 51.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 919 | 55.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,009 | 61.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,014 | 61.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 858 | 52.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 747 | 45.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 886 | 53.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 747 | 45.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| July 2026 | 116 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (73% below) and drugs (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 63 to 104 and shoplifting rose from 29 to 37, while other theft fell from 64 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 497 | 30.3 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 7.2 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Public order | 105 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +65% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.3 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.3 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Driffield and Rural; the highest is Bridlington South (196.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Beverley Rural (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Driffield and Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wolds and Coastal | 672 | 44.8 | -29% |
| Beverley Rural | 345 | 26.2 | -58% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | -2% |
| Bridlington South | 2,864 | 196.0 | +211% |
| Bridlington Central and Old Town | 1,058 | 95.2 | +51% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +10% |
| Bridlington North | 692 | 52.1 | -17% |
| North Holderness | 627 | 59.2 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Driffield and Rural over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 65 |
| On or near Fletchers Court | 37 |
| On or near Cranwell Road | 35 |
| On or near Market Place | 30 |
| On or near Middle Street South | 30 |
| On or near Star Hill Road | 23 |
| On or near Milner Avenue | 21 |
| On or near The Close | 21 |
| On or near George Street | 16 |
| On or near North Street | 15 |
Of the 915 crimes in Driffield and Rural with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 119 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 372 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 229 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 73 | 8.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Driffield and Rural has an estimated population of 16,429 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Driffield and Rural average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Driffield and Rural | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Driffield and Rural a safe place to live?
Driffield and Rural recorded 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,505th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Driffield and Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 497 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Driffield and Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Driffield and Rural was up 23% on the year before: 1,034 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 844 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Driffield and Rural?
About 16,429 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Driffield and Rural?
Driffield and Rural 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.