Crime in Mid Holderness: statistics, rates and trends
533 crimes were recorded in Mid Holderness in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Mid Holderness at a glance
- Crime trends in Mid Holderness
- Types of crime in Mid Holderness
- Mid Holderness compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Mid Holderness
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mid Holderness
- Demographics of Mid Holderness
- Questions about crime in Mid Holderness
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (240), other theft (70) and criminal damage and arson (52) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,498th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Mid Holderness | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 533 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.3 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,910 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mid Holderness peaked in the year to August 2019 (658 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (514). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 533 | 38.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 515 | 37.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 532 | 38.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 514 | 37.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 585 | 42.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 558 | 40.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 588 | 42.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 658 | 47.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 647 | 46.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (79% below) and burglary (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 29 to 45, while burglary fell from 36 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 240 | 17.3 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 3.7 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Public order | 50 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 3.2 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.7 | 3.6 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Mid Holderness; the highest is Cottingham South (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Willerby and Kirk Ella (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mid Holderness |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Holderness | 680 | 47.9 | +25% |
| North Holderness | 627 | 59.2 | +55% |
| Cottingham South | 714 | 71.4 | +86% |
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | +70% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +80% |
| Tranby | 750 | 69.8 | +82% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | +61% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 531 | 38.1 | -1% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Mid Holderness over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dorset Avenue” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dorset Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Arnold Lane East | 37 |
| On or near Main Street | 16 |
| On or near Church Lane | 15 |
| On or near Ganstead Lane | 11 |
| On or near Mallard Close | 11 |
| On or near Sandringham Lane | 11 |
| On or near Beech Close | 9 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
| On or near Sandpits Lane | 9 |
Of the 488 crimes in Mid Holderness with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 200 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 160 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Mid Holderness has an estimated population of 13,910 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mid Holderness average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Mid Holderness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Mid Holderness a safe place to live?
Mid Holderness recorded 38.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,498th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Mid Holderness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 240 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (70).
Is crime in Mid Holderness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mid Holderness was up 3% on the year before: 533 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 515 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mid Holderness?
About 13,910 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mid Holderness?
Mid 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.