Crime in Wolds Weighton: statistics, rates and trends

802 crimes were recorded in Wolds Weighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.

802 crimes were recorded in Wolds Weighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 435 reports (54% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wolds Weighton has the 3,245th highest crime rate.

MeasureWolds WeightonEast Riding of YorkshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202680221,9525,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents45.061.796.4
Change on previous 12 months+21%+2%-1%
Population17,826355,88458,797,018

Recorded crime in Wolds Weighton was highest in the year to July 2024 (825 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (645). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202680245.096.4
Year to July 202566337.297.1
Year to July 202482546.397.7
Year to July 202377743.65.2
Year to July 202268038.1101.3
Year to July 202164536.2102.1
Year to July 202065736.9101.9
Year to July 201972240.5101.5
Year to July 201868538.4100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202696
June 202672
May 202658
April 202661
March 202675
February 202656
January 202659
December 202558
November 202554
October 202563
September 202578
August 202572

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wolds Weighton 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 public order (+33%) and violence and sexual offences (+29%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-14%) and anti-social behaviour (-12%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences43524.40.71+29%
Public order975.40.82+33%
Other theft623.50.54+17%
Criminal damage and arson563.10.46-14%
Anti-social behaviour533.00.19-12%
Other crime402.21.06+111%
Burglary241.30.38+41%
Vehicle crime140.80.16-7%
Shoplifting130.70.09+44%
Drugs40.20.07-50%
Bicycle theft20.10.14-50%
Possession of weapons10.10.06-50%
Robbery10.10.04n/a

Violence and sexual offences in Wolds Weighton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wolds Weighton recorded 435 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 54.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wolds Weighton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wolds Weighton recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wolds Weighton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wolds Weighton recorded 62 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wolds Weighton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wolds Weighton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wolds Weighton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wolds Weighton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wolds Weighton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wolds Weighton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wolds Weighton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wolds Weighton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wolds Weighton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wolds Weighton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wolds Weighton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wolds Weighton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wolds Weighton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wolds Weighton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wolds Weighton

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wolds Weighton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wolds Weighton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wolds Weighton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wolds Weighton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wolds Weighton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

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

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Wolds Weighton
Pocklington Provincial61230.3-33%
Howdenshire79049.5+10%
Beverley Rural33525.4-44%
Dale54727.9-38%
St Mary's98361.4+36%
Howden44772.2+60%
Minster and Woodmansey1,25468.4+52%
Driffield and Rural1,01161.5+37%

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 Wolds Weighton over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Moor Lane108
On or near Holly Close67
On or near Park/Open Space27
On or near Market Place18
On or near Parking Area18
On or near Shipton Lane17
On or near Supermarket16
On or near Glenfield Avenue14
On or near Church Side13
On or near Pasture Close13

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wolds Weighton 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect31539.3%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified16020.0%
Under investigation11814.7%
Not recorded536.6%
Action to be taken by another organisation415.1%
Status update unavailable405.0%
Local resolution303.7%
Awaiting court outcome283.5%
Court result unavailable50.6%
Further investigation is not in the public interest50.6%
Offender given a caution30.4%
Further action is not in the public interest30.4%

Wolds Weighton has an estimated population of 17,826. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wolds Weighton sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureWolds Weighton
Aged 0 to 1516.3%
Aged 16 to 6459.6%
Aged 65 and over24.2%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage74.8%
Social rented homes8.2%
Private rented homes16.9%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)7.2

Is Wolds Weighton a safe place to live?

Wolds Weighton recorded 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.

What is the most common crime in Wolds Weighton?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 435 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (97).

Is crime in Wolds Weighton going up or down?

Recorded crime in Wolds Weighton was up 21% on the year before: 802 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 663 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Wolds Weighton?

Wolds Weighton is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.

How are these crime rates calculated?

Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.

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 Wolds Weighton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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

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