Goole Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Goole’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly better than the national benchmark, masks a complex picture shaped by seasonal factors and local dynamics. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.4% of all incidents), followed by shoplifting (11.9%) and public order offences (11.3%). These trends align with the area’s characteristics as a small built-up area within a rural region, where seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the shopping rush of Black Friday may contribute to increased tensions and opportunistic crimes. The darkening evenings of November likely exacerbate public order issues, as visibility decreases and social interactions shift towards more confined spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates remain elevated, possibly reflecting the heightened foot traffic in retail areas during the festive period. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly in addressing the sharp rise in drug-related offences and public order disruptions. These patterns suggest that local initiatives targeting specific high-risk periods and locations may be necessary to sustain the downward trend observed in the broader crime rate.

November 2024 saw a 400% increase in drug-related crimes, jumping from one to five incidents, marking a stark rise that could signal emerging local challenges. Public order offences also surged by 70%, rising from 10 to 17, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during the darker evenings of late autumn. Meanwhile, robbery and other crime categories declined significantly, with robbery falling by two-thirds (from three to one) and other crimes dropping by two-thirds (from six to two). These fluctuations highlight the uneven nature of crime trends, with some categories worsening while others improved. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 38.4% of all incidents, and were 12% above the UK average. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where public order issues have escalated, as these could indicate increased social friction during the busy retail season.

Goole’s overall crime rate in November 2024 fell by 10.2% compared to the previous month, dropping from 8.3 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline reflects a broader trend of reduced criminal activity. On a daily basis, Goole recorded an average of five crimes per day in November, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of crime in local life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area’s population of 20,320. While the overall rate remains slightly below the UK average, the drop from October highlights the volatility of crime trends in the region. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Goole’s residents face a moderate risk of encountering crime, with the local rate aligning with the broader UK context but showing distinct local variations in specific crime types.