East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

East Riding of Yorkshire’s crime profile in February 2023 was dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.6% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, the area was 26.1% below the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000, a significant divergence that may reflect regional characteristics. The dominance of violent crime—over 680 incidents—suggests a pattern that contrasts with the national trend, where violence and sexual offences typically represent around 23% of total crimes. This could be influenced by local factors such as social dynamics, policing priorities, or the area’s mix of rural and urban environments. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, were lower than UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (9% below UK levels) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (35% below). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to reduced property crime rates, as outdoor spaces see less foot traffic. However, public order offences rose above UK averages, linked to local events or community-specific challenges. The area’s overall crime rate, while lower than the national average, underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the high proportion of violent crime.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime category in February, comprising 37.6% of all reported incidents—over 680 cases. This category was 23% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, reflecting a significant deviation from national trends. Meanwhile, public order offences (14.0%) were 23% above the UK average, a notable contrast that may relate to local factors such as community events or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour (11.0%) was 38% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or environmental deterrents in the area. Vehicle crime (3.1%) was 56% below the UK average, potentially linked to the region’s lower population density and reduced urban congestion compared to major cities.

East Riding of Yorkshire recorded 1810 crimes in February 2023, translating to 65 crimes per day on average. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of local crime frequency, though it does not directly compare to national averages. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 197 residents, highlighting the scale of exposure within the population. With a total population of 355,884, this means over 1,800 individuals experienced a crime in the area during February. The monthly exposure statistic, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, underscores the relative safety of the district when viewed against the national average of 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. The area’s crime profile, shaped by its rural-urban mix, appears to balance lower property crime rates with a higher proportion of violent offences compared to UK averages, suggesting a combination of local factors influencing crime patterns.