Crime in Swanland: statistics, rates and trends
152 crimes were recorded in Swanland in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Swanland at a glance
- Crime trends in Swanland
- Types of crime in Swanland
- Swanland compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Swanland
- Streets with the most crime in Swanland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Swanland
- Demographics of Swanland
- Questions about crime in Swanland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (57), anti-social behaviour (24) and public order (19) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,380th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Swanland | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 152 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.8 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,468 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Swanland peaked in the year to August 2021 (201 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (142). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 152 | 27.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 147 | 26.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 142 | 26.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 154 | 28.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 155 | 28.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 201 | 36.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 147 | 26.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 162 | 29.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 165 | 30.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and violence and sexual offences (70% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 57 | 10.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Swanland.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swanland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | +98% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +131% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | +9% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 726 | 60.2 | +117% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +151% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | +140% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +393% |
| Winterton | 350 | 69.7 | +151% |
South Hunsley is the one area listed within Swanland, with 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hunsley | Neighbourhood | 11,483 | 457 | 39.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Swanland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nursery Close” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nursery Close | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Church Mews | 11 |
| On or near Holgate Place | 8 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 8 |
| On or near Croft Park | 6 |
| On or near Waller Grove | 5 |
| On or near St Marys Walk | 4 |
| On or near Barber Grove | 3 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 3 |
Of the 128 crimes in Swanland with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 52 | 40.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 37.5% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 8.6% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Swanland has an estimated population of 5,468 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.5%, against 23.3%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Swanland average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Swanland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Swanland a safe place to live?
Swanland recorded 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,380th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Swanland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 57 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Swanland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swanland was up 3% on the year before: 152 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 147 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Swanland?
About 5,468 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Swanland?
Swanland 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.