Goole Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Goole's crime rate stood at 9.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores a notable imbalance in the crime profile, with violent crimes dominating over property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.7% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and shoplifting (11.5%). This dominance of violent crime is particularly striking in a built-up area of East Riding of Yorkshire, where seasonal factors such as the peak holiday month in August may contribute to heightened tensions or increased social interactions in public spaces. The UK comparison reveals that Goole's violent crime rate is 22% above the national average, while shoplifting is 75% above, suggesting that local retail environments may be particularly vulnerable to theft. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than shoplifting, still exceeds the UK average by 3%, indicating a persistent challenge in managing community disorder. These patterns may be influenced by the area's character as a commuter hub or a town with a mix of residential and industrial zones, where transient populations and economic pressures could intersect with crime dynamics. The seasonal context of August, with its associated tourism and potential for empty homes, may also explain the relatively high rate of criminal damage and arson, which is 2% above the UK average. However, the stability in the overall crime rate compared to previous months suggests that while specific categories are fluctuating, broader trends have not shifted dramatically. This balance between violent and property crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent offences are concentrated, while also addressing the systemic issues driving shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour and other theft both rising by 66.7% compared to the previous month. This surge in anti-social behaviour, which reached 30 incidents, may partly explain the overall stability in the crime rate, as other categories declined. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent crime type, decreased by 17.2% from 87 to 72 incidents, though they still remained 22% above the UK average. Shoplifting, at 22 incidents, was 75% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent issue in retail areas. Conversely, robbery dropped by 50%, with only one incident reported in August, a stark contrast to the two incidents recorded in July. These shifts indicate a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the peak holiday month potentially influencing patterns of both anti-social behaviour and property crime.

Goole's crime rate remained stable in August 2025 compared to July, with no change from 9.4 per 1,000 residents. Daily crime activity averaged six incidents per day, reflecting a consistent rhythm of reported offences. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 106 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it does not dominate daily life at an overwhelming scale. The population of 20,320 means that each resident is statistically less likely to be directly affected than in areas with higher concentrations of crime. However, the stability in the overall rate does not obscure the fact that specific crime types, such as violence and shoplifting, remain high relative to the UK average. These figures suggest that while the broader trend is unchanging, targeted areas of concern persist within the community.