Crime in Yarborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,013 crimes were recorded in Yarborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Yarborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Yarborough
- Types of crime in Yarborough
- Yarborough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Yarborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Yarborough
- Population and deprivation in Yarborough
- Questions about crime in Yarborough
- About this data
1,013 crimes were recorded in Yarborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 363 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Yarborough has the 1,613th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Yarborough | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,013 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.6 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,701 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Yarborough was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,166 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (983). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,013 | 86.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,114 | 95.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,067 | 91.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,166 | 99.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,088 | 93.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,031 | 88.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,035 | 88.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,114 | 95.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 983 | 84.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 103 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 73 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
| August 2025 | 101 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Yarborough 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+51%) and shoplifting (+41%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-35%) and vehicle crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 31.0 | 0.91 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 208 | 17.8 | 2.15 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 7.2 | 1.06 | -18% |
| Public order | 78 | 6.7 | 1.00 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -35% |
| Burglary | 59 | 5.0 | 1.43 | +51% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 3.9 | 0.80 | -30% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.8 | 1.34 | +10% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 1.25 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -44% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Yarborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Yarborough recorded 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Yarborough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Yarborough recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 20.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Yarborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Yarborough recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Yarborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Yarborough recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Yarborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Yarborough recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Yarborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Yarborough recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Yarborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Yarborough recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Yarborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Yarborough recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Yarborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Yarborough recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Yarborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Yarborough recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Yarborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Yarborough recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Yarborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Yarborough recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Yarborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Yarborough recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Yarborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Yarborough recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Yarborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Yarborough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Yarborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| South | 1,729 | 140.3 | +62% |
| Freshney | 925 | 101.3 | +17% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +413% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | +58% |
| Scartho | 691 | 59.0 | -32% |
| Wolds | 581 | 72.3 | -17% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | +83% |
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | +229% |
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 Yarborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A1136 | 96 |
| On or near Yarborough Road | 81 |
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Rosemary Avenue | 48 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 29 |
| On or near Wells Street | 28 |
| On or near St. Agnes Mews | 21 |
| On or near Broadway | 18 |
| On or near Evesham Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Wroxham Avenue | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Yarborough 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 345 | 34.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 299 | 29.5% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 69 | 6.8% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Yarborough has an estimated population of 11,701. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Yarborough sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Yarborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Yarborough a safe place to live?
Yarborough recorded 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Yarborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (208).
Is crime in Yarborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Yarborough was down 9% on the year before: 1,013 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,114 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Yarborough?
Yarborough 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 Yarborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.