Crime in North Holderness: statistics, rates and trends

625 crimes were recorded in North Holderness in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.

625 crimes were recorded in North Holderness in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 295 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, North Holderness has the 2,641st highest crime rate.

MeasureNorth HoldernessEast Riding of YorkshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202662521,9525,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents59.061.796.4
Change on previous 12 months+10%+2%-1%
Population10,590355,88458,797,018

Recorded crime in North Holderness was highest in the year to July 2019 (716 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (568). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202662559.096.4
Year to July 202556853.697.1
Year to July 202470966.997.7
Year to July 202368564.75.2
Year to July 202263359.8101.3
Year to July 202161357.9102.1
Year to July 202064360.7101.9
Year to July 201971667.6101.5
Year to July 201867663.8100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202677
June 202657
May 202656
April 202641
March 202669
February 202655
January 202636
December 202538
November 202541
October 202548
September 202550
August 202557

The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Holderness 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 anti-social behaviour (+109%) and criminal damage and arson (+31%). The largest falls were in other theft (-17%) and public order (-16%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences29527.90.81+5%
Public order706.60.99-16%
Anti-social behaviour696.50.42+109%
Criminal damage and arson676.30.93+31%
Other theft353.30.52-17%
Burglary181.70.48-14%
Shoplifting161.50.18+45%
Vehicle crime161.50.31+33%
Drugs151.40.43+150%
Other crime151.40.67-21%
Possession of weapons50.50.49+150%
Robbery40.40.28+100%

Violence and sexual offences in North Holderness

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Holderness recorded 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in North Holderness

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Holderness recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in North Holderness

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Holderness recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in North Holderness

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Holderness recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in North Holderness

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Holderness recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in North Holderness

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Holderness recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in North Holderness

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Holderness recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in North Holderness

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Holderness recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in North Holderness

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Holderness recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in North Holderness

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Holderness recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in North Holderness

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Holderness recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in North Holderness

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Holderness recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to North Holderness, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Holderness.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs North Holderness
Mid Holderness52037.4-37%
East Wolds and Coastal66044.0-25%
Beverley Rural33525.4-57%
Minster and Woodmansey1,25468.4+16%
St Mary's98361.4+4%
Bridlington South2,855195.4+231%
South West Holderness68047.9-19%
Driffield and Rural1,01161.5+4%

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 North Holderness over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Strawberry Gardens51
On or near Supermarket40
On or near Parking Area36
On or near Armytage Mews18
On or near Hillerby Lane18
On or near Skipsea Road16
On or near Trinity Road16
On or near Chrystals Walk15
On or near Ebor Avenue13
On or near Wade Avenue12

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Holderness 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect24439.0%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified14022.4%
Under investigation7211.5%
Not recorded6911.0%
Local resolution304.8%
Status update unavailable223.5%
Court result unavailable132.1%
Awaiting court outcome111.8%
Further investigation is not in the public interest101.6%
Action to be taken by another organisation91.4%
Offender given a caution40.6%
Formal action is not in the public interest10.2%

North Holderness has an estimated population of 10,590. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Holderness sits in decile 5.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureNorth Holderness
Aged 0 to 1513.0%
Aged 16 to 6451.7%
Aged 65 and over35.3%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage72.6%
Social rented homes10.1%
Private rented homes17.2%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)5.1

Is North Holderness a safe place to live?

North Holderness recorded 59.0 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 North Holderness?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 295 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (70).

Is crime in North Holderness going up or down?

Recorded crime in North Holderness was up 10% on the year before: 625 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 568 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers North Holderness?

North Holderness 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 North Holderness. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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