Crime in Holderness: statistics, rates and trends
1,121 crimes were recorded in Holderness in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Holderness
- Questions about crime in Holderness
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (423), shoplifting (173) and criminal damage and arson (91) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,571st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Holderness | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,121 | 38,015 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 138.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,775 | 275,401 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holderness peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,322 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,028). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,121 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,173 | 91.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,105 | 86.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,115 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,125 | 88.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,028 | 80.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,276 | 99.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,322 | 103.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,145 | 89.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 97 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Holderness recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.1 times the national rate) and shoplifting (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (63% below) and vehicle crime (46% below). On the year before, burglary fell from 72 to 50 and anti-social behaviour fell from 94 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 423 | 33.1 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 173 | 13.5 | 8.5 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 90 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 84 | 6.6 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 2.6 | 0.8 | -6% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.7 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Holderness; the highest is Central, Kingston upon Hull, City of (268.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Sutton, Kingston upon Hull, City of (76.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holderness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoates | 1,432 | 105.9 | +21% |
| Sutton | 921 | 76.7 | -13% |
| Drypool | 1,791 | 160.3 | +83% |
| Ings | 1,335 | 120.4 | +37% |
| West Carr | 1,752 | 136.8 | +56% |
| Central | 3,179 | 268.1 | +206% |
| Beverley & Newland | 2,472 | 132.9 | +51% |
| Marfleet | 2,818 | 174.6 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Holderness over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A165” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A165 | 77 |
| On or near Ann Watson Street | 74 |
| On or near Leningrad Road | 58 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 48 |
| On or near Lorraine Street | 45 |
| On or near Chamberlain Road | 41 |
| On or near Byron Street | 40 |
| On or near Pavilion Close | 36 |
| On or near The Nestlings | 36 |
Of the 1,049 crimes in Holderness with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 392 | 37.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 360 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 89 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Holderness has an estimated population of 12,775 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.3%, against 17.1%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holderness average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Holderness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holderness a safe place to live?
Holderness recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,571st 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 Holderness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 423 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (173).
Is crime in Holderness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holderness was down 4% on the year before: 1,121 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,173 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holderness?
About 12,775 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holderness?
Holderness 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.