Crime in Driffield and Rural: statistics, rates and trends
1,011 crimes were recorded in Driffield and Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Driffield and Rural
- Questions about crime in Driffield and Rural
- About this data
1,011 crimes were recorded in Driffield and Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 485 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Driffield and Rural has the 2,536th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Driffield and Rural | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,011 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.5 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,429 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Driffield and Rural was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,053 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (719). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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 | 1,011 | 61.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 853 | 51.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 927 | 56.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,053 | 64.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 985 | 60.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 861 | 52.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 725 | 44.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 901 | 54.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 719 | 43.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Driffield and Rural 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 increases were in other crime (+65%) and criminal damage and arson (+62%). The largest falls were in other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 485 | 29.5 | 0.86 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 7.4 | 0.48 | +11% |
| Public order | 106 | 6.5 | 0.97 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +62% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -15% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.0 | 0.95 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 2.0 | 0.24 | +10% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.5 | 0.41 | +26% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -62% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Driffield and Rural
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Driffield and Rural recorded 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Driffield and Rural
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Driffield and Rural recorded 121 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 11% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Driffield and Rural
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Driffield and Rural recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Driffield and Rural
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Driffield and Rural recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Driffield and Rural
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Driffield and Rural recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Driffield and Rural
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Driffield and Rural recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Driffield and Rural
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Driffield and Rural recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Driffield and Rural
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Driffield and Rural recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Driffield and Rural
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Driffield and Rural recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Driffield and Rural
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Driffield and Rural recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Driffield and Rural
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Driffield and Rural recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Driffield and Rural
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Driffield and Rural recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Driffield and Rural
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Driffield and Rural recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Driffield and Rural, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Driffield and Rural.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Driffield and Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Wolds and Coastal | 660 | 44.0 | -28% |
| Beverley Rural | 335 | 25.4 | -59% |
| St Mary's | 983 | 61.4 | -0% |
| Bridlington South | 2,855 | 195.4 | +217% |
| Bridlington Central and Old Town | 1,026 | 92.3 | +50% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,254 | 68.4 | +11% |
| Bridlington North | 686 | 51.6 | -16% |
| North Holderness | 625 | 59.0 | -4% |
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 Driffield and Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 63 |
| On or near Cranwell Road | 36 |
| On or near Fletchers Court | 34 |
| On or near Market Place | 31 |
| On or near Middle Street South | 24 |
| On or near Star Hill Road | 22 |
| On or near The Close | 22 |
| On or near Milner Avenue | 18 |
| On or near George Street | 17 |
| On or near Blueberry Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Driffield and Rural 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 | 358 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 231 | 22.8% |
| Not recorded | 121 | 12.0% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 11.6% |
| Local resolution | 67 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Driffield and Rural has an estimated population of 16,429. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Driffield and Rural sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Driffield and Rural |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Driffield and Rural a safe place to live?
Driffield and Rural recorded 61.5 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 Driffield and Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 485 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Driffield and Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Driffield and Rural was up 19% on the year before: 1,011 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 853 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Driffield and Rural?
Driffield and Rural 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 Driffield and Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.