Crime in Wolds Weighton: statistics, rates and trends
817 crimes were recorded in Wolds Weighton in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wolds Weighton at a glance
- Crime trends in Wolds Weighton
- Types of crime in Wolds Weighton
- Wolds Weighton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wolds Weighton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wolds Weighton
- Demographics of Wolds Weighton
- Questions about crime in Wolds Weighton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (455), public order (99) and other theft (63) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,204th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wolds Weighton | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 817 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.8 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 17,826 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Wolds Weighton of any year here (817 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 817 | 45.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 682 | 38.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 797 | 44.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 809 | 45.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 677 | 38.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 640 | 35.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 643 | 36.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 736 | 41.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 695 | 39.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (84% below) and burglary (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 21 to 42 and public order rose from 73 to 99, while anti-social behaviour fell from 69 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 455 | 25.5 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Public order | 99 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Other theft | 63 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 2.5 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Other crime | 42 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +100% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 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 Wolds Weighton; the highest is Howden, East Riding of Yorkshire (70.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Beverley Rural (26.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wolds Weighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington Provincial | 632 | 31.3 | -32% |
| Howdenshire | 810 | 50.7 | +11% |
| Beverley Rural | 345 | 26.2 | -43% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -39% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | +35% |
| Howden | 436 | 70.4 | +54% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +51% |
| Driffield and Rural | 1,034 | 62.9 | +37% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Wolds Weighton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Moor Lane” (113).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moor Lane | 113 |
| On or near Holly Close | 75 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Shipton Lane | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 19 |
| On or near Glenfield Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Westfield Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Church Side | 13 |
Of the 773 crimes in Wolds Weighton with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 159 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 59 | 7.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Wolds Weighton has an estimated population of 17,826 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wolds Weighton average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wolds Weighton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wolds Weighton a safe place to live?
Wolds Weighton recorded 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,204th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wolds Weighton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 455 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (99).
Is crime in Wolds Weighton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wolds Weighton was up 20% on the year before: 817 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 682 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wolds Weighton?
About 17,826 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wolds Weighton?
Wolds Weighton 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.