East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated East Riding of Yorkshire’s crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 44.8% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, was 14% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents was 29.7% lower than the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels. This pattern may be attributed to the region’s blend of rural and semi-rural landscapes, where limited outdoor activity during winter months typically reduces opportunities for crime. However, the persistence of violent crime suggests underlying social or demographic factors that warrant further exploration. Property crimes, including public order offences and criminal damage, accounted for 55.2% of all reported incidents, though these categories remained below the UK average. Public order offences, for instance, were 22% above the UK average, potentially influenced by the area’s diverse population and the mix of urban and rural settings. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—likely contributes to the subdued overall crime rate, though the continued prevalence of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions. The breakdown shows that while certain types of crime, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, have declined, others like bicycle theft have risen sharply, indicating shifting patterns that may be linked to local conditions or seasonal behaviors.

February saw a sharp 85.7% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 7 to 13 incidents. This spike may reflect seasonal changes, as colder weather could drive more indoor activity, leaving bikes unsecured in less visible locations. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 29.3% (157 to 111), a trend consistent with the pre-spring lull in retail activity typical of this time of year. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant crime category, contributing 44.8% of all reported incidents and sitting 14% below the UK average. Public order offences were 22% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area’s mix of urban and rural environments, where community events or local disputes could contribute to such incidents. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 11.1%, due to reduced outdoor activity during February’s colder weather. For residents, the 58 crimes per day figure provides a tangible sense of the local crime context, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average.

East Riding of Yorkshire’s crime rate in February 2026 remained stable at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, a 0.7% decrease from January’s 4.6 per 1,000. This consistency suggests that seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity typical of winter months, may have dampened overall crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 58 crimes per day, a figure significantly lower than the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 221 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in the district. This monthly exposure rate, when considered alongside the population of 355,884, underscores the area’s position as a safer region compared to the UK average. The stability in crime rates also aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity, a pattern seen in many rural and semi-rural areas where outdoor crime tends to decline during colder months. The area’s mix of urban and rural environments may further contribute to this trend, with lower levels of outdoor activity reducing opportunities for certain types of crime.