Crime in Market Weighton: statistics, rates and trends
425 crimes were recorded in Market Weighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Market Weighton at a glance
- Crime trends in Market Weighton
- Types of crime in Market Weighton
- Market Weighton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Market Weighton
- Streets with the most crime in Market Weighton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Market Weighton
- Population and deprivation in Market Weighton
- Questions about crime in Market Weighton
- About this data
425 crimes were recorded in Market Weighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Market Weighton has the 1,221st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Market Weighton | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 425 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.0 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,235 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Market Weighton was highest in the year to July 2024 (450 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (345). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 425 | 46.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 432 | 46.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 450 | 48.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 444 | 48.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 375 | 40.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 393 | 42.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 345 | 37.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 400 | 43.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 425 | 46.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Market Weighton 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 other theft (+76%) and public order (+13%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-18%) and criminal damage and arson (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 22.6 | 0.66 | -3% |
| Public order | 59 | 6.4 | 0.96 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 4.4 | 0.29 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -15% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.0 | 0.63 | +76% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.1 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +43% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.46 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 0.6 | 0.13 | -45% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -50% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | -83% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Market Weighton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Market Weighton recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 49.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Market Weighton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Market Weighton recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Market Weighton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Market Weighton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Market Weighton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Market Weighton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Market Weighton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Market Weighton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Market Weighton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Market Weighton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Market Weighton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Market Weighton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Market Weighton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Market Weighton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Market Weighton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Market Weighton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Market Weighton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Market Weighton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Market Weighton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Market Weighton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Market Weighton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Market Weighton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Market Weighton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Market Weighton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Market Weighton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Market Weighton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington | 436 | 38.6 | -16% |
| South Cave | 416 | 64.4 | +40% |
| Beverley | 2,001 | 64.2 | +40% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 430 | 30.3 | -34% |
| Swanland | 148 | 27.1 | -41% |
| Howden | 447 | 72.2 | +57% |
| Cottingham | 918 | 68.3 | +48% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,140 | 54.8 | +19% |
1 areas within Market Weighton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wolds Weighton had the highest rate (45.0 per 1,000) and Wolds Weighton the lowest (45.0). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolds Weighton | Neighbourhood | 17,826 | 802 | 45.0 |
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 Market Weighton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Place | 18 |
| On or near Shipton Lane | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near Glenfield Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Church Side | 13 |
| On or near Pasture Close | 13 |
| On or near Elliot Way | 12 |
| On or near Westfield Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Chapman Drive | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Market Weighton 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 | 187 | 44.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 9.6% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% |
Market Weighton has an estimated population of 9,235. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Market Weighton sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Market Weighton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Market Weighton a safe place to live?
Market Weighton recorded 46.0 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 Market Weighton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (59).
Is crime in Market Weighton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Market Weighton was down 2% on the year before: 425 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 432 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Market Weighton?
Market Weighton 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 Market Weighton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.