Total Crime Rate
66.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Watkinson Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in South West Holderness , and the 314th highest crime rate of 1,117 local areas in East Riding of Yorkshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Watkinson Close (HU12 8UF) in the last 12 months was 66.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% higher 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 83.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Watkinson Close (HU12 8UF), the main crime hotspot is near Oak Tree Estate. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 15 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 | Rands Estate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Addison Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eldon Drive | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Eldon Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Eldon Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Tree Estate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oak Tree Estate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Oak Tree Estate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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