Crime in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire: statistics, rates and trends
988 crimes were recorded in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.7 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 St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire at a glance
- Crime trends in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Types of crime in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire
- St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Demographics of St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire
- Questions about crime in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (376), shoplifting (237) and public order (98) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,541st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 988 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,020 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire of any year here (988 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 988 | 61.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,014 | 63.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,387 | 86.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,280 | 79.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,083 | 67.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,011 | 63.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,128 | 70.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,374 | 85.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,380 | 86.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 101 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 74 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
Compared with England and Wales, St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire recorded notably more shoplifting (75% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (76% below) and other theft (61% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 158 to 237, while anti-social behaviour fell from 97 to 59 and criminal damage and arson fell from 84 to 55.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 376 | 23.5 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 237 | 14.8 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Public order | 98 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 3.7 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other theft | 40 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -29% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire; the highest is Cottingham South (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Beverley Rural (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +12% |
| Beverley Rural | 345 | 26.2 | -58% |
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | +6% |
| Cottingham South | 714 | 71.4 | +16% |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 531 | 38.1 | -38% |
| Tranby | 750 | 69.8 | +13% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +4% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “New Walkergate” (206).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near New Walkergate | 206 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Cooper Street | 47 |
| On or near Toll Gavel | 43 |
| On or near Brumfield Court | 35 |
| On or near Duesbury Close | 22 |
| On or near Molescroft Drive | 22 |
| On or near Sigston Road | 20 |
| On or near Carlton Court | 18 |
| On or near Old Waste | 18 |
Of the 929 crimes in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 317 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 33.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 7.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire has an estimated population of 16,020 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (33%, against 22%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and less social housing (9.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire a safe place to live?
St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire recorded 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,541st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 376 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (237).
Is crime in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire was down 3% on the year before: 988 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,014 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire?
About 16,020 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire?
St Mary's, East Riding of Yorkshire 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.