Crime in Goole: statistics, rates and trends
2,291 crimes were recorded in Goole in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (854), shoplifting (321) and public order (197) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 265th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Goole | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,291 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.4 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 20,935 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Goole of any year here (2,291 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,291 | 109.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,074 | 99.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,049 | 97.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,166 | 103.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,178 | 104.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,098 | 100.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,180 | 104.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,208 | 105.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,031 | 97.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 169 |
| July 2026 | 186 |
| June 2026 | 157 |
| May 2026 | 198 |
| April 2026 | 192 |
| March 2026 | 241 |
| February 2026 | 211 |
| January 2026 | 208 |
| December 2025 | 178 |
| November 2025 | 168 |
| October 2025 | 196 |
| September 2025 | 187 |
Compared with England and Wales, Goole recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.0 times the national rate), shoplifting (81% above the national rate) and other crime (76% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (46% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 57 to 78 and public order rose from 150 to 197, while possession of weapons fell from 30 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 854 | 40.8 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 321 | 15.3 | 8.5 | +5% |
| Public order | 197 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 196 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 8.3 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Other theft | 133 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Burglary | 91 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 4.3 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Other crime | 78 | 3.7 | 2.1 | +37% |
| Drugs | 63 | 3.0 | 3.3 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 1.7 | 0.8 | +17% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 1.2 | 1.0 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Goole; the highest is Stainforth (199.9 per 1,000) and the lowest South Cave (66.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howden | 436 | 70.4 | -36% |
| Thorne | 1,322 | 96.5 | -12% |
| Selby | 2,445 | 120.6 | +10% |
| Stainforth | 1,256 | 199.9 | +83% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,469 | 107.4 | -2% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | -39% |
| Winterton | 350 | 69.7 | -36% |
| Scunthorpe | 11,555 | 141.9 | +30% |
Of the 2 areas within Goole, Goole South had the highest crime rate (140.5 per 1,000) and Goole North the lowest (65.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goole South | Neighbourhood | 11,362 | 1,596 | 140.5 |
| Goole North | Neighbourhood | 11,343 | 739 | 65.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Goole over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (132).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Paradise Place | 112 |
| On or near Milton Street | 76 |
| On or near Calder Street | 74 |
| On or near Don Street | 54 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 48 |
| On or near Newclose Lane | 44 |
| On or near Broadway | 43 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
Of the 2,118 crimes in Goole with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 840 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 621 | 29.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 180 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 160 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 107 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 100 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Goole has an estimated population of 20,935 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Goole average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Goole | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Goole a safe place to live?
Goole recorded 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 265th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Goole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 854 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (321).
Is crime in Goole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goole was up 10% on the year before: 2,291 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,074 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Goole?
About 20,935 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Goole?
Goole 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.