Crime in South Hunsley: statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in South Hunsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South Hunsley at a glance
- Crime trends in South Hunsley
- Types of crime in South Hunsley
- South Hunsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Hunsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Hunsley
- Population and deprivation in South Hunsley
- Questions about crime in South Hunsley
- About this data
454 crimes were recorded in South Hunsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 200 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South Hunsley has the 3,463rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Hunsley | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 454 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.5 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,483 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Hunsley was highest in the year to July 2025 (488 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (324). Over the whole period it rose 40%, 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 | 454 | 39.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 488 | 42.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 454 | 39.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 482 | 42.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 375 | 32.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 448 | 39.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 357 | 31.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 362 | 31.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 324 | 28.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 51 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Hunsley 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime. The largest falls were in burglary (-50%) and other crime (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 17.4 | 0.51 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 4.5 | 0.30 | -7% |
| Other theft | 46 | 4.0 | 0.63 | -12% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -2% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.3 | 1.57 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.5 | 0.37 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.0 | 0.13 | -14% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.0 | 0.27 | -50% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 0.11 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in South Hunsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Hunsley recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 44.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South Hunsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Hunsley recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Hunsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Hunsley recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Hunsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Hunsley recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Hunsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Hunsley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Hunsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Hunsley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Hunsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Hunsley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Hunsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Hunsley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Hunsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Hunsley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Hunsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Hunsley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Hunsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Hunsley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Hunsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Hunsley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Hunsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Hunsley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Hunsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Hunsley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South Hunsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Hunsley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Hunsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | 547 | 27.9 | -29% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | +61% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 533 | 38.2 | -3% |
| Tranby | 737 | 68.6 | +73% |
| Cottingham South | 690 | 69.0 | +74% |
| Cottingham North | 567 | 63.8 | +61% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,254 | 68.4 | +73% |
| St Mary's | 983 | 61.4 | +55% |
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 South Hunsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wyke Way | 102 |
| On or near Nursery Close | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 23 |
| On or near East Dale Road | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Church Mews | 9 |
| On or near Harrison Place | 9 |
| On or near Holgate Place | 8 |
| On or near Holly Hill | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Hunsley 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 | 147 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 11.5% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 7.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% |
South Hunsley has an estimated population of 11,483. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Hunsley sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Hunsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is South Hunsley a safe place to live?
South Hunsley recorded 39.5 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 South Hunsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in South Hunsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Hunsley was down 7% on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 488 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Hunsley?
South Hunsley 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 South Hunsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.