Total Crime Rate
32.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Preston Road area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in South West Holderness , and the 475th lowest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Preston Road (HU12 8JU) in the last 12 months was 32.7 per 1,000 residents and was 26.2% lower than the South West Holderness average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 29.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -46.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Preston Road (HU12 8JU), the main crime hotspot is near Maple Park. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In South West Holderness| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Twyers Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Preston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Maple Park | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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