Total Crime Rate
32.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Royal Mail Cottages area has the 37th highest crime rate of 76 local areas in Mid Holderness , and the 468th 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 Royal Mail Cottages (HU12 9NF) in the last 12 months was 32.4 per 1,000 residents and was 14.3% lower than the Mid Holderness average (37.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Royal Mail Cottages (HU12 9NF), the main crime hotspot is near Thorn Barn Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Mid Holderness| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Church Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Homestead Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Homestead Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Thorn Barn Close | Under investigation |
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