Crime in Minster and Woodmansey: statistics, rates and trends
1,254 crimes were recorded in Minster and Woodmansey in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Minster and Woodmansey at a glance
- Crime trends in Minster and Woodmansey
- Types of crime in Minster and Woodmansey
- Minster and Woodmansey compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Minster and Woodmansey
- What happened after crimes were reported in Minster and Woodmansey
- Population and deprivation in Minster and Woodmansey
- Questions about crime in Minster and Woodmansey
- About this data
1,254 crimes were recorded in Minster and Woodmansey in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 541 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Minster and Woodmansey has the 2,289th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Minster and Woodmansey | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,254 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.4 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,339 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Minster and Woodmansey was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,734 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,254). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 1,254 | 68.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,293 | 70.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,682 | 91.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,698 | 92.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,734 | 94.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,301 | 70.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,507 | 82.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,440 | 78.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,319 | 71.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 133 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 137 |
| March 2026 | 134 |
| February 2026 | 101 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 103 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
| August 2025 | 96 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Minster and Woodmansey 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+35%) and other theft (+18%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-41%) and public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 541 | 29.5 | 0.86 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 128 | 7.0 | 0.84 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 6.2 | 0.41 | -10% |
| Public order | 112 | 6.1 | 0.92 | -19% |
| Other theft | 104 | 5.7 | 0.89 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 4.3 | 0.63 | -11% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.7 | 0.76 | -11% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +35% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.1 | 0.35 | +62% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.61 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.7 | 0.86 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -30% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Minster and Woodmansey
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 541 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Minster and Woodmansey
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Minster and Woodmansey
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Minster and Woodmansey
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Minster and Woodmansey
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Minster and Woodmansey
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Minster and Woodmansey
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Minster and Woodmansey
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Minster and Woodmansey
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Minster and Woodmansey
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Minster and Woodmansey
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Minster and Woodmansey
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Minster and Woodmansey
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Minster and Woodmansey
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Minster and Woodmansey recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Minster and Woodmansey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Minster and Woodmansey.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Minster and Woodmansey |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's | 983 | 61.4 | -10% |
| Beverley Rural | 335 | 25.4 | -63% |
| Cottingham North | 567 | 63.8 | -7% |
| Cottingham South | 690 | 69.0 | +1% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 533 | 38.2 | -44% |
| Tranby | 737 | 68.6 | +0% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | -7% |
| South Hunsley | 454 | 39.5 | -42% |
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 Minster and Woodmansey over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Peters Way | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Hammond Road | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
| On or near Coronation Close | 31 |
| On or near Spruce Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Grovehill Road | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 25 |
| On or near Well Lane | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Minster and Woodmansey 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 461 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 326 | 26.0% |
| Not recorded | 114 | 9.1% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 8.5% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 6.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Minster and Woodmansey has an estimated population of 18,339. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Minster and Woodmansey sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Minster and Woodmansey |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.2% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Minster and Woodmansey a safe place to live?
Minster and Woodmansey recorded 68.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Minster and Woodmansey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 541 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (128).
Is crime in Minster and Woodmansey going up or down?
Recorded crime in Minster and Woodmansey was down 3% on the year before: 1,254 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,293 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Minster and Woodmansey?
Minster and Woodmansey 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 Minster and Woodmansey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.