Crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
436 crimes were recorded in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Types of crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Demographics of Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (180), other theft (64) and anti-social behaviour (51) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,211th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 436 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.4 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,191 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire peaked in the year to August 2023 (547 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (264). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 54%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 436 | 70.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 439 | 70.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 393 | 63.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 547 | 88.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 310 | 50.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 291 | 47.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 264 | 42.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 271 | 43.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 284 | 45.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 31 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire recorded notably more other theft (60% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (46% below) and criminal damage and arson (31% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 40 to 64, while criminal damage and arson fell from 44 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 180 | 29.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Other theft | 64 | 10.3 | 6.4 | +60% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 8.2 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 41 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire; the highest is Goole South (140.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dale (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole North | 739 | 65.2 | -7% |
| Goole South | 1,596 | 140.5 | +99% |
| Howdenshire | 810 | 50.7 | -28% |
| Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland | 584 | 56.7 | -20% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -60% |
| Wolds Weighton | 817 | 45.8 | -35% |
| Pocklington Provincial | 632 | 31.3 | -56% |
| South Hunsley | 457 | 39.8 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Knox Avenue” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Knox Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Hull Road | 36 |
| On or near Agar Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 20 |
| On or near St Helen'S Square | 18 |
| On or near Flatgate | 17 |
| On or near Derwent Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Gowdall Way | 13 |
| On or near Derwent Road | 11 |
Of the 385 crimes in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 51 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 155 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 31.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire has an estimated population of 6,191 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire a safe place to live?
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire recorded 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,211th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (64).
Is crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire was almost unchanged on the year before: 436 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 439 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire?
About 6,191 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire?
Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire 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.