Goole Crime Overview
Goole is the second most dangerous small town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of the East Riding of Yorkshire's 172 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Goole in 2020 was 79 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to the East Riding of Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 4.5% lower than the East Riding of Yorkshire rate of 83 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Goole is the 133rd most dangerous small town, and the 1,027th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2020, Goole had the worst crime rate in the East Riding of Yorkshire for vehicle crime, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.05 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Goole are violence and sexual offences, with 720 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 34. This is 2.6% lower than 2019's figure of 739 offences and a difference of 0.90 from 2019's crime rate of 35. Goole's least common crime is theft from the person, with 5 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 40% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
Compare Goole to other towns and cities
See how Goole shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Goole and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Goole Crime Map
Crime in Goole Compared To East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary of Crimes in Goole This Year
| Goole | East Riding of Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 401 | 19.00 | 10,372 | 17.26 | 9% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 47 | 2.23 | 666 | 1.11 | 50% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 103 | 4.88 | 3,586 | 5.97 | 22% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 177 | 8.39 | 6,081 | 10.12 | 21% safer |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.23 | 954 | 1.59 | 29% safer |
| Other Crime | 42 | 1.99 | 1,327 | 2.21 | 11% safer |
| Other Theft | 110 | 5.21 | 3,489 | 5.81 | 12% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.43 | 301 | 0.50 | 16% safer |
| Public Order | 239 | 11.32 | 6,547 | 10.90 | 3.7% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.71 | 356 | 0.59 | 17% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 5.40 | 3,651 | 6.08 | 13% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 5 | 0.24 | 191 | 0.32 | 33% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 65 | 3.08 | 2,034 | 3.39 | 10% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 720 | 34.12 | 20,580 | 34.25 | 0.38% safer |
Goole Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocklington | 378 | 39.92 | 98% safer |
| Driffield | 555 | 42.31 | 87% safer |
| Hornsea | 415 | 47.20 | 68% safer |
| Hessle | 877 | 57.77 | 37% safer |
| Cottingham | 1,114 | 65.28 | 21% safer |
| Goole | 1,672 | 79.22 | - |
| Beverley | 1,612 | 86.20 | 8% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Goole
View crime percentage over time forGoole Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 24 | 17 | 19 | 19 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.8 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.7 | 6 | 4.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.24 | 0.47 | 0.66 | 0.43 | Safer |
| Public Order | 4.3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.28 | 0.71 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.33 | 0.24 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 25 | 35 | 35 | 34 | Getting worse |
Changes In Goole's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Goole's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Goole that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Park | 6 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 0 | 0.63 |
Comparing Goole to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 17% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 2.3% safer |
| Goole | 79.22 | - |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 4.8% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 8% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 8% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 19% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 23% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 26% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 40% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 42% more dangerous |
Crime in Goole's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole East | 979 | 100 | First |
Crime in Goole During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Goole change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Goole saw a 340% increase in burglary. Goole saw a large fall in bicycle theft during March, when it fell by 86% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -18% | +100% | +54% | +3% | +30% | +31% | +57% | -37% | -13% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | -86% | +50% | - | -50% | -25% | +25% | +67% | -50% | +60% | - |
| Burglary | +86% | -20% | -81% | -59% | -50% | -59% | -25% | -8% | +340% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -48% | -29% | -18% | -44% | -29% | +33% | -24% | -29% | +86% | - |
| Drugs | +300% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Other Crime | -20% | -40% | -20% | +33% | +67% | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Other Theft | +13% | +50% | -41% | -38% | -50% | - | -22% | - | +200% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Public Order | +6% | -17% | +150% | +47% | +37% | +29% | +167% | -27% | +100% | - |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -76% | -31% | -67% | -47% | -47% | -78% | -57% | -81% | +53% | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -57% | +33% | - | +33% | +60% | +150% | -70% | -17% | +71% | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -14% | +21% | -8% | -20% | -12% | +14% | +18% | -9% | +49% | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Goole
What police force serves Goole?
Goole's local territorial police force is the Humberside Police.How dangerous is Goole?
Goole is the second most dangerous small town in the East Riding of Yorkshire.What is Goole's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Goole are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Goole?
Goole's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021