East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Riding of Yorkshire's crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in November 2024 places it 40.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This coastal and rural district, encompassing towns like Hull and rural areas, continues to show a crime profile distinct from densely populated urban centres. Violence and sexual offences dominate with 40.9% of all crimes, followed by public order (9.9%) and criminal damage (9.8%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—may influence patterns, though the area's relatively low overall rate suggests a combination of geographic factors and community dynamics. The lower violent crime rate compared to the UK average (2.6 per 1,000 for violence vs 2.6 per 1,000 nationally) could reflect the district's mix of urban and rural environments, where community engagement and policing strategies may temper incidents. However, the high proportion of property crimes (33.5% of total) indicates ongoing challenges in areas with retail and industrial activity. Seasonal transitions, such as the shift from autumn to winter, may impact outdoor crime visibility.

November 2024 saw significant reductions in shoplifting (-35.5%) and robbery (-76.9%) compared to October, with shoplifting falling from 200 to 129 incidents. This aligns with the Black Friday shopping period, where increased police presence and retail security measures may have deterred theft. Conversely, drug-related crimes rose by 47.6% (21 to 31), and possession of weapons increased by 35.7% (14 to 19), suggesting potential shifts in local criminal activity. The area's violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) remains 30% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the district's lower population density and fewer nightlife venues compared to major cities. Anti-social behaviour incidents (0.4 per 1,000) are 64% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective local policing in community-focused areas. Residents might find the 35.5% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate successful collaboration between retailers and law enforcement during peak shopping periods.

East Riding of Yorkshire's November 2024 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 16.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, with 1-in-222 residents experiencing a reported crime over the month—a figure 32% lower than the UK's estimated monthly exposure. Daily crime counts averaged 53 incidents, a rate that would equate to roughly one crime for every 6.7 residents over the course of a year. When scaled to the district's population of 355,884, the 1601 reported crimes in November translate to a manageable burden relative to similar-sized areas. The population context suggests that East Riding's lower crime rates may reflect both its geographic character—combining coastal towns with rural expanses—and potential differences in policing priorities compared to more densely populated regions. While the area's violent crime rate remains well below national averages, the higher proportion of property crimes highlights the need for targeted strategies in retail and industrial hubs.