Crime in South West Holderness: statistics, rates and trends

680 crimes were recorded in South West Holderness in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 278 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South West Holderness has the 3,112th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in South West Holderness was highest in the year to July 2019 (771 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (591). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in South West 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 shoplifting (+69%) and public order (+36%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and other theft (-26%).

Violence and sexual offences in South West Holderness

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South West Holderness recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 40.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in South West Holderness

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South West Holderness recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in South West Holderness

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South West Holderness recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in South West Holderness

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South West Holderness recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in South West Holderness

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South West Holderness recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in South West Holderness

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South West Holderness recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in South West Holderness

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South West Holderness recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in South West Holderness

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South West Holderness recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in South West Holderness

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South West Holderness recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in South West Holderness

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South West Holderness recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in South West Holderness

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South West Holderness recorded 6 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in South West Holderness

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South West Holderness recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in South West Holderness

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South West Holderness recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in South West Holderness

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South West Holderness 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

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

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 West Holderness over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South West 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.

South West Holderness has an estimated population of 14,188. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South West Holderness sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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

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