Crime in Hornsea: statistics, rates and trends
542 crimes were recorded in Hornsea in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (254), criminal damage and arson (68) and anti-social behaviour (60) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 849th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hornsea | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 542 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.8 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,231 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hornsea peaked in the year to August 2024 (630 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (491). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 542 | 65.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 491 | 59.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 630 | 76.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 596 | 72.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 574 | 69.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 530 | 64.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 591 | 71.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 613 | 74.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 600 | 72.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 33 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (53% below) and other theft (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 26 to 60 and criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 68, while public order fell from 75 to 57 and other theft fell from 35 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 30.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 8.3 | 6.7 | +62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 60 | 7.3 | 15.4 | +131% |
| Public order | 57 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 27 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Hornsea; the highest is Kingston upon Hull (137.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Willerby and Anlaby (54.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hornsea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley | 2,009 | 64.5 | -2% |
| Hedon | 415 | 62.2 | -6% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +108% |
| Bridlington | 4,465 | 124.4 | +89% |
| Driffield | 985 | 65.2 | -1% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +6% |
| Withernsea | 701 | 122.3 | +86% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -17% |
North Holderness is the one area listed within Hornsea, with 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Holderness | Neighbourhood | 10,590 | 627 | 59.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Hornsea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Strawberry Gardens” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Strawberry Gardens | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Armytage Mews | 24 |
| On or near Trinity Road | 20 |
| On or near Chrystals Walk | 15 |
| On or near Ebor Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Hillerby Lane | 14 |
| On or near Bank Street | 12 |
| On or near Wade Avenue | 12 |
Of the 482 crimes in Hornsea with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 60 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 217 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 5.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Hornsea has an estimated population of 8,231 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (36%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hornsea average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hornsea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 42.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hornsea a safe place to live?
Hornsea recorded 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 849th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hornsea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (68).
Is crime in Hornsea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hornsea was up 10% on the year before: 542 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 491 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hornsea?
About 8,231 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hornsea?
Hornsea 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.