Hull & East Riding – New data released by Humberside Police and analysed by the Office for National Statistics indicates that overall recorded crime across the Humberside policing area has fallen on the latest annual comparison, with decreases in multiple major offence categories. The area covered includes East Yorkshire and therefore impacts communities such as Beverley and the wider East Riding.
According to the statistics, significant reductions have been recorded in neighbourhood crime, burglary and anti-social behaviour, contributing to an overall downward trend in recorded offences. These changes reflect broader patterns seen across much of England and Wales in recent years.
Commenting on the figures, Humberside’s Police and Crime Commissioner Jonathan Evison said that maintaining and building on recent progress remains a priority for local policing. He highlighted that police officer numbers in the force are at their highest level since 2008, a factor he describes as supporting both community reassurance and operational capability.
In his capacity as PCC, Mr Evison is responsible for setting the strategic direction of Humberside Police and overseeing performance against the priorities set out in the Police and Crime Plan — a statutory document guiding local policing and community safety work. The role also includes holding the Chief Constable to account and allocating funding to support crime reduction, victim services and preventative initiatives.
Mr Evison has repeatedly emphasised the importance of visible neighbourhood policing, prompt emergency responses, support for victims and a sustained focus on organised and rural crime in shaping local safety outcomes. The latest figures form part of the evidence he uses when engaging with communities and partners on policing priorities.
The Police and Crime Commissioner’s office also regularly consults residents on local priorities and the policing precept — the portion of council tax that directly funds policing locally — to ensure that spending aligns with public expectations and community safety needs.
For Beverley and the surrounding area, the latest statistics suggest that overall crime trends continue in a positive direction, even as police and community partners work to address emerging challenges and sustain public confidence in local policing.