Crime in Tranby: statistics, rates and trends
750 crimes were recorded in Tranby in the 12 months to August 2026, 69.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (248), shoplifting (162) and anti-social behaviour (70) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,240th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Tranby | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 750 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.8 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 10,747 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tranby peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,060 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (736). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 750 | 69.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 846 | 78.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 776 | 72.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 927 | 86.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 821 | 76.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 736 | 68.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 848 | 78.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,060 | 98.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 751 | 69.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tranby recorded notably more shoplifting (78% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (58% below) and burglary (37% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 72 to 162, while anti-social behaviour fell from 136 to 70 and burglary fell from 44 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 23.1 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 162 | 15.1 | 8.5 | +125% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 6.5 | 15.4 | -49% |
| Public order | 61 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 3.5 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -45% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tranby; the highest is Cottingham South (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Dale (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tranby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | 531 | 38.1 | -45% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | -8% |
| Cottingham South | 714 | 71.4 | +2% |
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | -7% |
| South Hunsley | 457 | 39.8 | -43% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -60% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | -1% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Tranby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (89).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Gorton Road | 40 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 28 |
| On or near Sykes Close | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near South Ella Way | 15 |
| On or near Springfield Way | 15 |
| On or near Wolfreton Road | 15 |
Of the 680 crimes in Tranby with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 42.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 223 | 32.8% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Tranby has an estimated population of 10,747 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (30%, against 22%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tranby average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tranby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tranby a safe place to live?
Tranby recorded 69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,240th 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 Tranby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (162).
Is crime in Tranby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tranby was down 11% on the year before: 750 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 846 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tranby?
About 10,747 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tranby?
Tranby 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.