East Riding of Yorkshire Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

East Riding of Yorkshire reported a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, placing it 30.3% below the UK average of 6.6. This figure reflects a consistent trend in the area, which combines rural and coastal regions with lower population density and fewer urban-centric crime drivers. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.1% of total crimes, followed by shoplifting (9.7%) and public order offences (8.5%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal context: January, a post-holiday month marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, typically sees fewer outdoor crimes. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests ongoing challenges in managing community safety, potentially linked to factors such as alcohol-related incidents or seasonal social dynamics. Property crimes, while lower than the UK average for categories like burglary (29% below) and vehicle crime (46% below), still highlight vulnerabilities in certain areas. The data indicates a broadly stable crime profile, with no major spikes in overall rates, but the concentration of violent crime underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk zones.

The most striking month-on-month shift was a 33.3% increase in robbery, rising from six to eight incidents. This jump, while small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal behaviour during the post-holiday period, possibly linked to increased alcohol consumption or targeted attacks in specific areas. Shoplifting also surged by 26.6%, with 157 incidents reported—up from 124 in December. This rise may reflect seasonal factors, such as businesses adjusting stock levels after the Christmas rush, or a combination of retail staff shortages and increased footfall in certain parts of the district. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 36.4% (from 11 to 7), a decline consistent with the UK-wide trend and influenced by improved bike storage solutions in local communities. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 16.1%, though it remains 67% below the UK average. This category’s persistence highlights the need for community engagement strategies to address low-level disorder. Violent crimes, the most common category, remain 14% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s mix of rural and coastal environments may temper some urban-driven factors contributing to violence in other parts of the country.

The crime rate in January 2026 (4.6 per 1,000) was marginally higher than the previous month’s rate of 4.5, reflecting a 1.3% increase—though this change is statistically negligible and likely within the range of natural fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 52 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents assessing the frequency of incidents in their communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 220 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when viewed alongside the area’s population of 355,884, illustrates the relatively low risk of encountering crime compared to other parts of the country. The stability in overall rates contrasts with the sharp swings in specific categories, such as robbery and shoplifting, which may reflect localized factors rather than systemic trends. The low rates of vehicle crime (46% below UK average) and drug-related offences (63% below) further underscore the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its geography and demographic characteristics.