Crime in Holderness: statistics, rates and trends
1,138 crimes were recorded in Holderness in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Holderness at a glance
- Crime trends in Holderness
- Types of crime in Holderness
- Holderness compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Holderness
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holderness
- Population and deprivation in Holderness
- Questions about crime in Holderness
- About this data
1,138 crimes were recorded in Holderness in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 421 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Holderness has the 1,531st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holderness | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,138 | 37,897 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.1 | 137.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,775 | 275,401 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holderness was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,320 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,025). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 1,138 | 89.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,147 | 89.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,119 | 87.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,099 | 86.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,150 | 90.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,025 | 80.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,278 | 100.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,320 | 103.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,121 | 87.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 146 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 84 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holderness 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 shoplifting, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+40%) and other crime (+10%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-40%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 421 | 33.0 | 0.96 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 173 | 13.5 | 1.63 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 105 | 8.2 | 1.21 | +40% |
| Public order | 97 | 7.6 | 1.14 | -13% |
| Other theft | 86 | 6.7 | 1.05 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 6.1 | 0.40 | -17% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.7 | 1.04 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 2.6 | 3.14 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.2 | 0.44 | -40% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +10% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.3 | 0.99 | +112% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 0.38 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +38% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Holderness
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holderness recorded 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holderness
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holderness recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holderness
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holderness recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holderness
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holderness recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holderness
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holderness recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Holderness
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holderness recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holderness
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holderness recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holderness
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holderness recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holderness
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holderness recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holderness
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holderness recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Holderness
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holderness recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holderness
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holderness recorded 16 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 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holderness
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holderness recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Holderness
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Holderness recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Holderness, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holderness.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holderness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoates | 1,494 | 110.5 | +24% |
| Sutton | 917 | 76.4 | -14% |
| Drypool | 1,849 | 165.4 | +86% |
| Ings | 1,254 | 113.1 | +27% |
| West Carr | 1,768 | 138.0 | +55% |
| Central | 3,075 | 259.3 | +191% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,440 | 131.2 | +47% |
| Marfleet | 2,830 | 175.4 | +97% |
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 Holderness over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ann Watson Street | 79 |
| On or near A165 | 77 |
| On or near Leningrad Road | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Lorraine Street | 50 |
| On or near Chamberlain Road | 49 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
| On or near Byron Street | 41 |
| On or near The Nestlings | 34 |
| On or near Pavilion Close | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holderness 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 399 | 35.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 30.8% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 10.6% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 73 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Holderness has an estimated population of 12,775. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holderness sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holderness |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Holderness a safe place to live?
Holderness recorded 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Holderness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 421 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (173).
Is crime in Holderness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holderness was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,138 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,147 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holderness?
Holderness 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 Holderness. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.