Crime in East Wolds and Coastal: statistics, rates and trends
672 crimes were recorded in East Wolds and Coastal in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Wolds and Coastal at a glance
- Crime trends in East Wolds and Coastal
- Types of crime in East Wolds and Coastal
- East Wolds and Coastal compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Wolds and Coastal
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Wolds and Coastal
- Demographics of East Wolds and Coastal
- Questions about crime in East Wolds and Coastal
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (306), anti-social behaviour (68) and criminal damage and arson (68) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,255th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | East Wolds and Coastal | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 672 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.8 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,000 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in East Wolds and Coastal peaked in the year to August 2022 (676 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (561). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 672 | 44.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 613 | 40.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 602 | 40.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 652 | 43.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 676 | 45.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 603 | 40.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 650 | 43.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 579 | 38.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 561 | 37.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 72 |
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 76 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 32 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and vehicle crime (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 49 to 68 and other theft rose from 44 to 54, while burglary fell from 36 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 20.4 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 4.5 | 15.4 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Public order | 65 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Other theft | 54 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Wolds and Coastal; the highest is Bridlington South (196.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Beverley Rural (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Wolds and Coastal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield and Rural | 1,034 | 62.9 | +40% |
| Bridlington South | 2,864 | 196.0 | +337% |
| Bridlington Central and Old Town | 1,058 | 95.2 | +112% |
| North Holderness | 627 | 59.2 | +32% |
| Beverley Rural | 345 | 26.2 | -42% |
| Bridlington North | 692 | 52.1 | +16% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | +38% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +54% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in East Wolds and Coastal over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Central Avenue” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Central Avenue | 44 |
| On or near West View | 28 |
| On or near Eastlands | 17 |
| On or near Main Street | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
| On or near The Paddock | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Parklands | 11 |
Of the 604 crimes in East Wolds and Coastal with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 68 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 234 | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 159 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 3.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
East Wolds and Coastal has an estimated population of 15,000 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.1%, against 23.3%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and less social housing (7.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Wolds and Coastal average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | East Wolds and Coastal | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is East Wolds and Coastal a safe place to live?
East Wolds and Coastal recorded 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,255th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in East Wolds and Coastal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 306 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in East Wolds and Coastal going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Wolds and Coastal was up 10% on the year before: 672 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 613 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Wolds and Coastal?
About 15,000 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Wolds and Coastal?
East Wolds and Coastal 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.