Crime in Howdenshire: statistics, rates and trends
810 crimes were recorded in Howdenshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Howdenshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Howdenshire
- Types of crime in Howdenshire
- Howdenshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Howdenshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Howdenshire
- Demographics of Howdenshire
- Questions about crime in Howdenshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (441), other theft (84) and criminal damage and arson (78) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,996th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Howdenshire | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 810 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.7 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,961 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Howdenshire of any year here (810 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 810 | 50.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 740 | 46.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 754 | 47.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 651 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 560 | 35.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 694 | 43.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 708 | 44.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 724 | 45.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 657 | 41.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (86% below) and public order (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 59 to 84 and violence and sexual offences rose from 367 to 441, while public order fell from 89 to 72 and other crime fell from 39 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 441 | 27.6 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Other theft | 84 | 5.3 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 2.2 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Howdenshire; the highest is Goole South (140.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Dale (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Howdenshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howden | 436 | 70.4 | +39% |
| Goole North | 739 | 65.2 | +28% |
| Goole South | 1,596 | 140.5 | +177% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -45% |
| Wolds Weighton | 817 | 45.8 | -10% |
| South Hunsley | 457 | 39.8 | -22% |
| Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland | 584 | 56.7 | +12% |
| Pocklington Provincial | 632 | 31.3 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Howdenshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beck Road” (238).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beck Road | 238 |
| On or near Jet Park Way | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Chapel Garth | 16 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 14 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Snowdrop Garth | 14 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
| On or near Canal Side West | 12 |
| On or near Ellerker Road | 12 |
Of the 775 crimes in Howdenshire with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 267 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 169 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 167 | 21.5% | 1.3% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Howdenshire has an estimated population of 15,961 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Howdenshire average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Howdenshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Howdenshire a safe place to live?
Howdenshire recorded 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,996th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Howdenshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 441 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (84).
Is crime in Howdenshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Howdenshire was up 9% on the year before: 810 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 740 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Howdenshire?
About 15,961 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Howdenshire?
Howdenshire 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.