Crime in Goole South: statistics, rates and trends
1,596 crimes were recorded in Goole South in the 12 months to August 2026, 140.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Goole South at a glance
- Crime trends in Goole South
- Types of crime in Goole South
- Goole South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Goole South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Goole South
- Demographics of Goole South
- Questions about crime in Goole South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (584), shoplifting (256) and criminal damage and arson (134) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 528th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Goole South | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,596 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.5 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,362 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Goole South of any year here (1,596 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,596 | 140.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,404 | 123.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,357 | 119.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,404 | 123.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,493 | 131.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,497 | 131.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,521 | 133.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,529 | 134.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,457 | 128.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| July 2026 | 132 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 167 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 154 |
| December 2025 | 120 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 128 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
Compared with England and Wales, Goole South recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate) and other crime (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (32% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 20 to 28 and other crime rose from 38 to 53, while vehicle crime fell from 66 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 584 | 51.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 256 | 22.5 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 11.8 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Public order | 131 | 11.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Other theft | 92 | 8.1 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Burglary | 61 | 5.4 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 4.8 | 5.0 | -17% |
| Other crime | 53 | 4.7 | 2.1 | +39% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.5 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.5 | 0.8 | +40% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Goole South has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goole South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole North | 739 | 65.2 | -54% |
| Howden | 436 | 70.4 | -50% |
| Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland | 584 | 56.7 | -60% |
| Howdenshire | 810 | 50.7 | -64% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -80% |
| South Hunsley | 457 | 39.8 | -72% |
| Wolds Weighton | 817 | 45.8 | -67% |
| Pocklington Provincial | 632 | 31.3 | -78% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Goole South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Paradise Place” (112).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Paradise Place | 112 |
| On or near Milton Street | 76 |
| On or near Calder Street | 74 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Don Street | 54 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 48 |
| On or near Broadway | 43 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 37 |
| On or near Jefferson Street | 31 |
| On or near Edinburgh Street | 30 |
Of the 1,478 crimes in Goole South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 575 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 127 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 66 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Goole South has an estimated population of 11,362 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (34%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goole South average decile 3.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Goole South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Goole South a safe place to live?
Goole South recorded 140.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 528th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Goole South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 584 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (256).
Is crime in Goole South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goole South was up 14% on the year before: 1,596 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,404 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goole South?
About 11,362 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goole South?
Goole South 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.