Crime in Driffield: statistics, rates and trends
985 crimes were recorded in Driffield in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Driffield at a glance
- Crime trends in Driffield
- Types of crime in Driffield
- Driffield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Driffield
- Streets with the most crime in Driffield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Driffield
- Demographics of Driffield
- Questions about crime in Driffield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (471), anti-social behaviour (118) and public order (100) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 858th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Driffield | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 985 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.2 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 15,112 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Driffield of any year here (985 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 985 | 65.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 785 | 51.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 862 | 57.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 937 | 62.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 963 | 63.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 769 | 50.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 657 | 43.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 798 | 52.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 685 | 45.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| July 2026 | 111 |
| June 2026 | 74 |
| May 2026 | 113 |
| April 2026 | 74 |
| March 2026 | 95 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (72% below) and burglary (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 97 and violence and sexual offences rose from 372 to 471.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 7.8 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 100 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +62% |
| Other theft | 49 | 3.2 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Other crime | 38 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 2.4 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Driffield; the highest is Bridlington (124.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Pocklington (38.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Driffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley | 2,009 | 64.5 | -1% |
| Bridlington | 4,465 | 124.4 | +91% |
| Hornsea | 542 | 65.8 | +1% |
| Market Weighton | 422 | 45.7 | -30% |
| Pocklington | 438 | 38.8 | -41% |
| Filey | 533 | 78.7 | +21% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +7% |
| Norton-on-Derwent | 395 | 46.8 | -28% |
Driffield and Rural is the one area listed within Driffield, with 62.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield and Rural | Neighbourhood | 16,429 | 1,034 | 62.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Driffield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 65 |
| On or near Fletchers Court | 37 |
| On or near Cranwell Road | 35 |
| On or near Market Place | 30 |
| On or near Middle Street South | 30 |
| On or near Star Hill Road | 23 |
| On or near Milner Avenue | 21 |
| On or near The Close | 21 |
| On or near George Street | 16 |
| On or near North Street | 15 |
Of the 867 crimes in Driffield with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 362 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 8.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Driffield has an estimated population of 15,112 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Driffield average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Driffield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Driffield a safe place to live?
Driffield recorded 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 858th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Driffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Driffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Driffield was up 25% on the year before: 985 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 785 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Driffield?
About 15,112 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Driffield?
Driffield 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.