Crime in South Hunsley: statistics, rates and trends
457 crimes were recorded in South Hunsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of South Hunsley
- Questions about crime in South Hunsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (200), anti-social behaviour (55) and other theft (43) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,457th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | South Hunsley | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 457 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.8 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,483 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Hunsley peaked in the year to August 2023 (486 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (341). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 457 | 39.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 469 | 40.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 482 | 42.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 486 | 42.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 368 | 32.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 430 | 37.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 359 | 31.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 369 | 32.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 341 | 29.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, South Hunsley recorded notably more other crime (65% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (69% below) and vehicle crime (63% below). On the year before, other crime fell from 52 to 40 and criminal damage and arson fell from 36 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 200 | 17.4 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 4.8 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.5 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 2.5 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Hunsley; the highest is Cottingham South (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Dale (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Hunsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -30% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +61% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 531 | 38.1 | -4% |
| Tranby | 750 | 69.8 | +75% |
| Cottingham South | 714 | 71.4 | +79% |
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | +64% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +73% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in South Hunsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wyke Way” (100).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wyke Way | 100 |
| On or near Nursery Close | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Church Mews | 11 |
| On or near East Dale Road | 11 |
| On or near Harrison Place | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Brickyard Lane | 8 |
| On or near Holgate Place | 8 |
Of the 402 crimes in South Hunsley with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 159 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 130 | 32.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 8.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
South Hunsley has an estimated population of 11,483 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (5.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Hunsley average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South Hunsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Hunsley a safe place to live?
South Hunsley recorded 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,457th 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 Hunsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 200 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in South Hunsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Hunsley was down 3% on the year before: 457 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 469 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Hunsley?
About 11,483 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Hunsley?
South Hunsley 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.