Crime in Goole South: statistics, rates and trends
1,592 crimes were recorded in Goole South in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Goole South
- Questions about crime in Goole South
- About this data
1,592 crimes were recorded in Goole South in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 574 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Goole South has the 528th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Goole South | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,592 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.1 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,362 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Goole South was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,592 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,344). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 1,592 | 140.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,407 | 123.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,344 | 118.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,398 | 123.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,523 | 134.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,503 | 132.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,515 | 133.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,524 | 134.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,471 | 129.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 128 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Goole South 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+48%) and criminal damage and arson (+39%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 574 | 50.5 | 1.48 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 256 | 22.5 | 2.72 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 11.9 | 0.77 | +48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 135 | 11.9 | 1.75 | +39% |
| Public order | 127 | 11.2 | 1.68 | +14% |
| Other theft | 94 | 8.3 | 1.29 | +21% |
| Burglary | 62 | 5.5 | 1.54 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 4.8 | 0.98 | -10% |
| Other crime | 52 | 4.6 | 2.17 | +33% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.3 | 1.02 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 2.3 | 2.78 | +24% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.8 | 1.30 | +233% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.18 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Goole South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Goole South recorded 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Goole South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Goole South recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Goole South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Goole South recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Goole South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Goole South recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Goole South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Goole South recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Goole South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Goole South recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Goole South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Goole South recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Goole South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Goole South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Goole South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Goole South recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Goole South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Goole South recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Goole South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Goole South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Goole South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Goole South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Goole South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Goole South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Goole South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Goole South recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Goole South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Goole South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goole South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole North | 768 | 67.7 | -52% |
| Howden | 447 | 72.2 | -48% |
| Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland | 584 | 56.7 | -60% |
| Howdenshire | 790 | 49.5 | -65% |
| Dale | 547 | 27.9 | -80% |
| South Hunsley | 454 | 39.5 | -72% |
| Wolds Weighton | 802 | 45.0 | -68% |
| Pocklington Provincial | 612 | 30.3 | -78% |
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 Goole South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Paradise Place | 118 |
| On or near Milton Street | 71 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Calder Street | 69 |
| On or near Don Street | 55 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 54 |
| On or near Broadway | 37 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 34 |
| On or near Edinburgh Street | 29 |
| On or near College Close | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Goole South 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 | 563 | 35.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 432 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 135 | 8.5% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Goole South has an estimated population of 11,362. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Goole South sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Goole South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.9% |
| Private rented homes | 33.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
Is Goole South a safe place to live?
Goole South recorded 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Goole South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 574 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (256).
Is crime in Goole South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goole South was up 13% on the year before: 1,592 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,407 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Goole South?
Goole South 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 Goole South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.