Crime in East Wolds and Coastal: statistics, rates and trends

660 crimes were recorded in East Wolds and Coastal in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 318 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Wolds and Coastal has the 3,286th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in East Wolds and Coastal was highest in the year to July 2023 (686 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (560). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Wolds and Coastal 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 theft (+20%) and anti-social behaviour (+16%). The largest falls were in other crime (-22%) and public order (-19%).

Violence and sexual offences in East Wolds and Coastal

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in East Wolds and Coastal

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in East Wolds and Coastal

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in East Wolds and Coastal

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in East Wolds and Coastal

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in East Wolds and Coastal

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in East Wolds and Coastal

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in East Wolds and Coastal

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in East Wolds and Coastal

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in East Wolds and Coastal

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in East Wolds and Coastal

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in East Wolds and Coastal

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Wolds and Coastal recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Wolds and Coastal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Wolds and Coastal.

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 East Wolds and Coastal over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Wolds and Coastal 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.

East Wolds and Coastal has an estimated population of 15,000. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Wolds and Coastal sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 East Wolds and Coastal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.