Total Crime Rate
41.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St James Close area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Mid Holderness , and the 527th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around St James Close (HU12 8BH) in the last 12 months was 41.7 per 1,000 residents and was 10.4% higher than the Mid Holderness average (37.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 30.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St James Close (HU12 8BH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hales Crescent, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Draper'S Lane (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Mid Holderness| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Merryman Garth | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Merryman Garth | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Draper'S Lane | — |
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