Crime in Driffield: statistics, rates and trends
965 crimes were recorded in Driffield in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Driffield
- Questions about crime in Driffield
- About this data
965 crimes were recorded in Driffield in the 12 months to July 2026, 63.9 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 462 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Driffield has the 893rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Driffield | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 965 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.9 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,112 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Driffield was highest in the year to July 2023 (984 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (637). Over the whole period it rose 45%, 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 | 965 | 63.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 795 | 52.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 865 | 57.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 984 | 65.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 928 | 61.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 771 | 51.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 637 | 42.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 809 | 53.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 665 | 44.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Driffield 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 criminal damage and arson (+60%) and public order (+23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 462 | 30.6 | 0.89 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 7.9 | 0.51 | +12% |
| Public order | 101 | 6.7 | 1.01 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 6.0 | 0.89 | +60% |
| Other theft | 51 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -6% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.2 | 1.03 | +74% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.1 | 0.26 | +7% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +35% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 1.3 | 0.27 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Driffield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Driffield recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 47.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Driffield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Driffield recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Driffield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Driffield recorded 101 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 up 23% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Driffield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Driffield recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Driffield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Driffield recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Driffield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Driffield recorded 33 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 74% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Driffield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Driffield recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Driffield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Driffield recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Driffield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Driffield recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Driffield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Driffield recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Driffield
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Driffield recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Driffield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Driffield recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Driffield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Driffield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Driffield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Driffield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Driffield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley | 2,001 | 64.2 | +1% |
| Bridlington | 4,415 | 123.0 | +93% |
| Hornsea | 531 | 64.5 | +1% |
| Market Weighton | 425 | 46.0 | -28% |
| Pocklington | 436 | 38.6 | -40% |
| Filey | 487 | 71.9 | +13% |
| Cottingham | 918 | 68.3 | +7% |
| Norton-on-Derwent | 380 | 45.0 | -29% |
1 areas within Driffield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Driffield and Rural had the highest rate (61.5 per 1,000) and Driffield and Rural the lowest (61.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driffield and Rural | Neighbourhood | 16,429 | 1,011 | 61.5 |
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 Driffield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 63 |
| On or near Cranwell Road | 36 |
| On or near Fletchers Court | 34 |
| On or near Market Place | 31 |
| On or near Middle Street South | 24 |
| On or near Star Hill Road | 22 |
| On or near The Close | 22 |
| On or near Milner Avenue | 18 |
| On or near George Street | 17 |
| On or near Blueberry Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Driffield 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 21.7% |
| Not recorded | 119 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 63 | 6.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 5.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Driffield has an estimated population of 15,112. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Driffield sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Driffield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Driffield a safe place to live?
Driffield recorded 63.9 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 Driffield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Driffield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Driffield was up 21% on the year before: 965 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 795 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Driffield?
Driffield 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 Driffield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.