Crime in Market Weighton: statistics, rates and trends
422 crimes were recorded in Market Weighton in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Market Weighton
- Questions about crime in Market Weighton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (209), public order (60) and criminal damage and arson (41) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,215th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Market Weighton | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 422 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,235 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Market Weighton peaked in the year to August 2023 (460 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (351). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 422 | 45.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 441 | 47.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 446 | 48.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 460 | 49.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 365 | 39.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 389 | 42.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 351 | 38.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 396 | 42.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 439 | 47.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (78% below) and criminal damage and arson (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 22 to 40 and public order rose from 52 to 60, while anti-social behaviour fell from 56 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 22.6 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Public order | 60 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 40 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 3.4 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Market Weighton; the highest is Howden (70.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanland (27.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Market Weighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington | 438 | 38.8 | -15% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | +46% |
| Beverley | 2,009 | 64.5 | +41% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -34% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -39% |
| Howden | 436 | 70.4 | +54% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +53% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | +20% |
Wolds Weighton is the one area listed within Market Weighton, with 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolds Weighton | Neighbourhood | 17,826 | 817 | 45.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Market Weighton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shipton Lane” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shipton Lane | 20 |
| On or near Market Place | 19 |
| On or near Glenfield Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Westfield Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Church Side | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Pasture Close | 13 |
| On or near Chapman Drive | 12 |
| On or near Elliot Way | 12 |
Of the 391 crimes in Market Weighton with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 100 | 25.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 10.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Market Weighton has an estimated population of 9,235 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Market Weighton average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Market Weighton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Market Weighton a safe place to live?
Market Weighton recorded 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,215th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by public order (60).
Is crime in Market Weighton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Market Weighton was down 4% on the year before: 422 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 441 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Market Weighton?
About 9,235 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Market Weighton?
Market Weighton 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.