Crime in Beverley: statistics, rates and trends
2,009 crimes were recorded in Beverley in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Beverley at a glance
- Crime trends in Beverley
- Types of crime in Beverley
- Beverley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Beverley
- Streets with the most crime in Beverley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Beverley
- Demographics of Beverley
- Questions about crime in Beverley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (781), shoplifting (368) and public order (182) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 868th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Beverley | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,009 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.5 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 31,162 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Beverley of any year here (2,009 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,009 | 64.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,099 | 67.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,914 | 93.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,876 | 92.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,735 | 87.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,199 | 70.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,538 | 81.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,709 | 86.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,659 | 85.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 186 |
| July 2026 | 177 |
| June 2026 | 153 |
| May 2026 | 171 |
| April 2026 | 209 |
| March 2026 | 196 |
| February 2026 | 168 |
| January 2026 | 161 |
| December 2025 | 147 |
| November 2025 | 153 |
| October 2025 | 145 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
Compared with England and Wales, Beverley recorded notably more shoplifting (40% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (70% below) and anti-social behaviour (68% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 27 to 38 and shoplifting rose from 283 to 368, while bicycle theft fell from 35 to 24 and criminal damage and arson fell from 167 to 120.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 781 | 25.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 368 | 11.8 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Public order | 182 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Other theft | 133 | 4.3 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 120 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Burglary | 86 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 1.5 | 5.0 | +18% |
| Other crime | 46 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Drugs | 38 | 1.2 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Bicycle theft | 24 | 0.8 | 0.8 | -31% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Beverley; the highest is Kingston upon Hull (137.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanland (27.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Beverley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +8% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -15% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +113% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -57% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | 0% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | +3% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -53% |
| Market Weighton | 422 | 45.7 | -29% |
Of the 2 areas within Beverley, Minster and Woodmansey had the highest crime rate (69.0 per 1,000) and St Mary's the lowest (61.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster and Woodmansey | Neighbourhood | 18,339 | 1,266 | 69.0 |
| St Mary's | Neighbourhood | 16,020 | 988 | 61.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Beverley 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 | 98 |
| On or near Cooper Street | 47 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 43 |
| On or near Toll Gavel | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Hammond Road | 38 |
| On or near Brumfield Court | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Grovehill Road | 25 |
Of the 1,856 crimes in Beverley with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 153 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 655 | 35.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 617 | 33.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 131 | 7.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 107 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 68 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Beverley has an estimated population of 31,162 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (31%, against 22%), an older population (27%, against 19%) and fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Beverley average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Beverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Beverley a safe place to live?
Beverley recorded 64.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 868th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Beverley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 781 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (368).
Is crime in Beverley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Beverley was down 4% on the year before: 2,009 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,099 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Beverley?
About 31,162 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Beverley?
Beverley 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.