Crime in South West Holderness: statistics, rates and trends
680 crimes were recorded in South West Holderness in the 12 months to August 2026, 47.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South West Holderness at a glance
- Crime trends in South West Holderness
- Types of crime in South West Holderness
- South West Holderness compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South West Holderness
- What happened after crimes were reported in South West Holderness
- Demographics of South West Holderness
- Questions about crime in South West Holderness
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (278), public order (76) and shoplifting (75) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,101st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | South West Holderness | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 680 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.9 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,188 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South West Holderness peaked in the year to August 2019 (765 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (587). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 680 | 47.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 612 | 43.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 611 | 43.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 587 | 41.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 708 | 49.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 660 | 46.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 689 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 765 | 53.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 761 | 53.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and other theft (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 75 and criminal damage and arson rose from 46 to 58, while other theft fell from 65 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 19.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 5.3 | 8.5 | +127% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 3.9 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Other theft | 45 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 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 West Holderness; the highest is South East Holderness (77.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Willerby and Kirk Ella (38.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South West Holderness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Holderness | 533 | 38.3 | -20% |
| South East Holderness | 1,132 | 77.0 | +61% |
| Cottingham South | 714 | 71.4 | +49% |
| Tranby | 750 | 69.8 | +46% |
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | +36% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +34% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 531 | 38.1 | -21% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +44% |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in South West Holderness over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barbarry Road” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barbarry Road | 82 |
| On or near King'S Place | 27 |
| On or near St Augustine'S Gate | 20 |
| On or near The Woodlands | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near Hull Road | 12 |
| On or near Beech Rise | 11 |
| On or near Baxter Gate | 10 |
| On or near Homestead Road | 10 |
| On or near Ness Close | 10 |
Of the 625 crimes in South West Holderness with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% 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 | 250 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
South West Holderness has an estimated population of 14,188 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South West Holderness average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South West Holderness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South West Holderness a safe place to live?
South West Holderness recorded 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,101st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South West Holderness?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (76).
Is crime in South West Holderness going up or down?
Recorded crime in South West Holderness was up 11% on the year before: 680 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 612 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South West Holderness?
About 14,188 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South West Holderness?
South West 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.