Crime in Goole: statistics, rates and trends
2,313 crimes were recorded in Goole in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
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2,313 crimes were recorded in Goole in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 859 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Goole has the 254th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Goole | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,313 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.5 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,935 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Goole was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,313 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (2,035). Over the whole period it rose 13%, 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 | 2,313 | 110.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,062 | 98.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,035 | 97.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,184 | 104.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,197 | 104.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,110 | 100.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,159 | 103.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,196 | 104.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,045 | 97.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 191 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Goole 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+44%) and other theft (+38%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-33%) and burglary (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 859 | 41.0 | 1.20 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 322 | 15.4 | 1.86 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 197 | 9.4 | 1.39 | +29% |
| Public order | 193 | 9.2 | 1.39 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 9.1 | 0.59 | +44% |
| Other theft | 135 | 6.4 | 1.01 | +38% |
| Burglary | 95 | 4.5 | 1.28 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 94 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +1% |
| Other crime | 76 | 3.6 | 1.72 | +31% |
| Drugs | 65 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 33 | 1.6 | 1.92 | +0% |
| Robbery | 26 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +136% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.0 | 0.98 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Goole
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Goole recorded 859 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 37.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Goole
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Goole recorded 322 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Goole
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Goole recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Goole
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Goole recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Goole
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Goole recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Goole
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Goole recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Goole
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Goole recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Goole
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Goole recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Goole
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Goole recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Goole
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Goole recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Goole
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Goole recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Goole
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Goole recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Goole
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Goole recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Goole
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Goole recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Goole, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Goole.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Goole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howden | 447 | 72.2 | -35% |
| Thorne | 1,333 | 97.3 | -12% |
| Selby | 2,345 | 115.7 | +5% |
| Stainforth | 1,255 | 199.7 | +81% |
| Dunscroft and Hatfield | 1,474 | 107.8 | -2% |
| South Cave | 416 | 64.4 | -42% |
| Winterton | 355 | 70.7 | -36% |
| Scunthorpe | 11,620 | 142.7 | +29% |
2 areas within Goole, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Goole South had the highest rate (140.1 per 1,000) and Goole North the lowest (67.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goole South | Neighbourhood | 11,362 | 1,592 | 140.1 |
| Goole North | Neighbourhood | 11,343 | 768 | 67.7 |
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 Goole over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 130 |
| On or near Paradise Place | 118 |
| On or near Milton Street | 71 |
| On or near Calder Street | 69 |
| On or near Don Street | 55 |
| On or near St John'S Street | 54 |
| On or near Newclose Lane | 47 |
| On or near Broadway | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Argyle Street | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Goole 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 | 838 | 36.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 625 | 27.0% |
| Not recorded | 190 | 8.2% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 8.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 150 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 104 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 101 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 56 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Goole has an estimated population of 20,935. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Goole sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Goole |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 28.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Goole a safe place to live?
Goole recorded 110.5 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 Goole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 859 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (322).
Is crime in Goole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Goole was up 12% on the year before: 2,313 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,062 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Goole?
Goole 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 Goole. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.