Crime in Goole North: statistics, rates and trends
739 crimes were recorded in Goole North in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Goole North at a glance
- Crime trends in Goole North
- Types of crime in Goole North
- Goole North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Goole North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Goole North
- Demographics of Goole North
- Questions about crime in Goole North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (284), criminal damage and arson (69) and public order (68) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,426th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Goole North | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 739 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,343 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Goole North peaked in the year to August 2023 (806 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (593). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 739 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 730 | 64.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 728 | 64.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 806 | 71.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 728 | 64.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 647 | 57.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 721 | 63.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 734 | 64.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 593 | 52.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 41 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 54 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and drugs (38% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 48 and other crime rose from 20 to 27, while burglary fell from 40 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Public order | 68 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 65 | 5.7 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 5.5 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +35% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Goole North; the highest is Goole South (140.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dale (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goole North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole South | 1,596 | 140.5 | +116% |
| Howden | 436 | 70.4 | +8% |
| Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland | 584 | 56.7 | -13% |
| Howdenshire | 810 | 50.7 | -22% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -57% |
| Wolds Weighton | 817 | 45.8 | -30% |
| South Hunsley | 457 | 39.8 | -39% |
| Pocklington Provincial | 632 | 31.3 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Goole North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Newclose Lane | 44 |
| On or near Bartholomew Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Reed Court | 24 |
| On or near Ferndale Grove | 23 |
| On or near First Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Cheviot Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Churchill Walk | 17 |
| On or near Clifton Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Colonel'S Walk | 17 |
Of the 677 crimes in Goole North with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 271 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Goole North has an estimated population of 11,343 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goole North average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Goole North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Goole North a safe place to live?
Goole North recorded 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,426th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Goole North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 284 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (69).
Is crime in Goole North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goole North was up 1% on the year before: 739 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 730 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goole North?
About 11,343 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goole North?
Goole North 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.