Crime in South East Holderness: statistics, rates and trends
1,132 crimes were recorded in South East Holderness in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South East Holderness at a glance
- Crime trends in South East Holderness
- Types of crime in South East Holderness
- South East Holderness compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South East Holderness
- What happened after crimes were reported in South East Holderness
- Demographics of South East Holderness
- Questions about crime in South East Holderness
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (532), anti-social behaviour (120) and public order (120) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,947th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | South East Holderness | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,132 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.0 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,705 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South East Holderness peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,359 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,001). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,132 | 77.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,010 | 68.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,284 | 87.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,217 | 82.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,023 | 69.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,001 | 68.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,019 | 69.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,122 | 76.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,359 | 92.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| July 2026 | 135 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 117 |
| April 2026 | 136 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 59 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, South East Holderness recorded notably more other crime (32% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (59% below) and shoplifting (57% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 53 and other crime rose from 26 to 41, while burglary fell from 62 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 532 | 36.2 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 8.2 | 15.4 | +38% |
| Public order | 120 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +152% |
| Other theft | 52 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.8 | 2.1 | +58% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.0 | 5.0 | +43% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
South East Holderness has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South East Holderness |
|---|---|---|---|
| South West Holderness | 680 | 47.9 | -38% |
| Mid Holderness | 533 | 38.3 | -50% |
| North Holderness | 627 | 59.2 | -23% |
| Cottingham South | 714 | 71.4 | -7% |
| Tranby | 750 | 69.8 | -9% |
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | -15% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | -17% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 531 | 38.1 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in South East Holderness over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 54 |
| On or near Waxholme Road | 50 |
| On or near Northfield | 41 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near High Brighton Street | 31 |
| On or near Ings Lane | 31 |
| On or near Edward Street | 26 |
| On or near Seaside Road | 26 |
| On or near A1033 | 25 |
Of the 1,012 crimes in South East Holderness with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 466 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 3.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
South East Holderness has an estimated population of 14,705 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South East Holderness average decile 3.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | South East Holderness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is South East Holderness a safe place to live?
South East Holderness recorded 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,947th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in South East Holderness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 532 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in South East Holderness going up or down?
Recorded crime in South East Holderness was up 12% on the year before: 1,132 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,010 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South East Holderness?
About 14,705 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South East Holderness?
South East 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.