Mid Holderness Ward Newsletter – August 2025
Detailed crime and ASB data for your area can be obtained by visiting www.police.uk and following the ‘Find your Neighbourhood’ link.
Meet Your Community Police Team
Inspector Ian Foster Sergeant Mick McLaughlin PC Maria Adlington PCSO Darren Bainton
What’s happening in Your Area & Community Priorities?
New: Our Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) campaign, linked to the NPCC’s Safer Streets Summer initiative to keep our communities safe and connected.
38 crimes reported across July, ( 50 recorded in June 2025)
Humbertalking has set our priorities, this month we are to:
- Reduce Theft
- Reduce ASB, Criminal damage and Arson
Here’s a summary of crimes that have been reported across Mid Holderness last month:
Domestic Related incidents: (eight investigations)
08/7 theft of motor vehicle, 11/07 Damage to furniture and vehicle window, assault x 3, sexual offence x 1, damage x 1
Residential Burglary reports: (no reports)
Business Burglary reports: (two investigation)
17/07/2025 Commercial Burglary, Main Road BILTON cash taken from office
17/07/2025 Attempt commercial burglary Main Street, SWINE farm office window smashed
Thefts: (four investigations)
03/07/2025 Theft A165, LONG RISTON – make off without payment of fuel
08/07/2025 Theft Main Street, WAWNE – theft from shop
18/07/2025 Theft Main Road, BILTON – theft of commercial cooking oil
27/07/2025 Theft Withernwick Road, GREAT HATFIELD theft of fencing
Vehicle Crime: (three investigation)
13/07/2025 Theft of two motorbikes, Main Road, SKIRLAUGH
20/07/2025 Damage to vehicle Wentworth Grove, ALDBROUGH rear windscreen smashed.
06/07/2025 Damage to windscreen Queensmead, ALDBROUGH stone cracked screen
Damage: (two investigations)
05/07/2025 Damage to tree & birds’ nest, Windham Crescent WAWNE
07/07/2025 Damage to metal post, Humbleton Road, LELLEY
Other: (nineteen investigations)
01-03/07/25 Public order incident, tampering of motor vehicle, damage to front door, door frame, and kitchen units in residential care home.
Stalking x 1, harassment by neighbour x 2, Public Order x 2, assault x 4, Harassment x 2, Recall to Prison x 1. Dangerous Dog x 1, Malicious Communication x 1
Humber-talking has set our priorities, this month we are to:
- Reduce Theft
We are aware of concerns regarding Thefts in the ward area.
Action:
We have been working hard to provide support and guidance to prevent further offences whether it occurs on the forecourt or the garden, whilst completing enquiries to identify and tackle those responsible. We will be completing regular patrols in the areas of concern.
If anybody has information about those responsible for these types of offences, then please contact us through the 101 number or alternatively, by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers (0800 555 111).
- Tackling ASB, reducing damage and Arson
We regularly deploy high visibility patrols to our communities in response to reports of criminal damage, drug dealing and anti-social behaviour involving scrambler bikes and mopeds.
The local policing team have also had productive meetings with partners from East Riding Council, Parish Councils and Neighbourhood Watch groups to listen to community concerns.
We understand how distressing acts of mindless vandalism in our parks and green spaces can be and I want to reassure the community in Mid Holderness that we take a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social and criminal behaviour.
Our officers are also committed to eradicating the harm that the illegal and anti-social use of off-road bikes cause to the communities through our Operation Yellowfin.
Action – during the summer, members of the Holderness Policing Team will conduct regular high-visibility patrols and partnership working is ongoing to make sure that Holderness is a green space for everyone to enjoy as we head into the summer months.
Rest assured, where we receive reports of anti-social and criminal behaviour, we will not hesitate to take action. If you witness any such behaviour in your community, please let us know so we can respond, target patrols to the relevant areas and stop criminals in their tracks.
Anyone who wishes to report anti-social or criminal behaviour can contact The Police on 101 or East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 01482 393939
Members of the public can help by texting HUMBERSIDE FIRE & RESCUE in full confidence with any information regarding deliberate fires in their area. - The ARSON ALERT number is 07940 737 141
How you can help
Your local Neighbourhood Policing Team appreciates the importance of being in the right place, at the right time, for the right reasons to reassure the public, improve public confidence and reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in the area in which we all live and work.
We encourage all residents to call and report any issues where they live so that we can deal with any issues and step up our patrols in that area.
If you feel that there are other issues affecting you or your local community that should be given priority, please inform your local councillors or your Neighbourhood Policing Team.
News and Appeals
Please visit our website www.humberside.police.uk for the latest news & appeals
FACEBOOK users did you know? You can find out more about the work of your local officers and teams by liking their Facebook accounts: Please visit Humberside Police – East Riding of Yorkshire South www.facebook.com/HumberbeatERYS
Twitter (X) users can keep up to date with events, alerts and traffic news within Mid Holderness by following the community team @HumberbeatERYS and @PCSODarrenB
My Community Alert - free sign up
“My Community Alert” is a free messaging system operated by Humberside Police and Humberside Fire & Rescue Service, giving you information about incidents happening in your area. Choose how you often you want to hear from us and about the issues that matter to you.
Engagements:
In August 2025, the dates and locations are as follows:
9th- Saturday 11:30am -Village Hall, Swine Lane, CONISTON
26th- Tuesday 7:30pm -Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall, BURSTWICK
30th- Saturday 11:30am -Riston Village Hall, Main Street, LONG RISTON
More dates TBC – please sign up to My Community Alerts for further events.
Neighbourhood Policing is so much more than community engagement to all our officers, it’s an opportunity to make a difference in tackling crime, anti-social behaviour, working with partners to solve community-based problems as well as gathering information to help inform the bigger policing picture.
“I hope that you enjoy finding out a bit more about them and the brilliant work they do to remain community focused, workforce focused, and victim focused day in day out.
“Together, we can make our streets safer this summer, and beyond.”
Keep an eye on our website, and social media accounts for more on what we’re getting up to, and of course sign up to My Community Alert to find out what’s happening on your street
Stay safe, stay water-wise!
The Holderness region, with its long stretch of coastline and large tidal river, is a beautiful yet potentially dangerous place to enjoy water activities. Whether you're visiting the sea, a lake, a river, it's important to be aware of water safety.
Water safety tips:
- Obey any warning and safety signs
- If you are going out on your own, let someone know where you are going and when you are coming back
- Look out for trip or slip hazards around water and stick to proper pathways
- Remember riverbanks and cliff edges may be unstable and give way
What to do if someone falls into deep water
If someone falls into deep water, the first thing to do is call 999 for help. Use the What3Words app to help emergency services find you. The app uses a unique three-word address to pinpoint your exact location, so help can reach you quickly. Never enter the water to try to save someone.
Remember: Float to Live
If you find yourself struggling in the water, don’t panic. It’s natural to want to swim hard, but cold-water shock can make this dangerous. Instead, focus on Floating to Live.
-Tilt your head back with your ears submerged to help you float. Relax and breathe normally.
- Spread your arms and legs to stay more stable. Don’t worry if your legs sink a little – we all float differently!
- Once you’re breathing normally, call for help or swim to safety.
Stay safe, stay water-wise!
Make The Right Call
Knowing how and when to get in touch with the police can sometimes be confusing.
Here is some information to help you make the right call. #MakeTheRightCall
Crimestoppers – Speak Up. Stay Safe
Do you know what your child is doing behind closed doors?
For the first time, Counter Terrorism Policing, MI5, and the National Crime Agency are jointly calling on parents and carers to support their children to be safer online during the summer break.
We are increasingly seeing children being routinely exposed to the most serious harmful online content.
This includes sexual violence, self-harm and suicide content, extreme gore, animal cruelty, indecent images of children, and terrorist content.
This bombardment of online harms can quickly become normalised. Worryingly, some of the children who come to our attention are completely desensitised to extreme and obscene content.
Read more about this joint statement ➡️ counterterrorism.police.uk/counter-terrorism-policing-mi5-and-the-national-crime-agency-deliver-summer-holiday-warning-to-parents
If you’re concerned that someone might be taking a dangerous path, get advice and support by visiting the ACT Early website.
No Need To Speed!
Burstwick Community Speed Watch is a Burstwick Parish Council led initiative consisting of councillors and local residents.
Community Speedwatch isn’t just about catching speeding vehicles; it’s about taking an interest in everyone’s safety. We care about the elderly, our children, horse riders, dog walkers, cyclists, parents pushing prams and other motorists because we are a community
FOUR TIPS FOR SHARING THE ROAD WITH FARMERS
It is getting to be that time of year again! Many farmers are out in their fields with harvesting their crops. Which means tractors and other large farm equipment will be out on the roads.
Every year we hear of accidents occurring between motorist and farm equipment. These accidents can be prevented, here are four tips to help prevent an accident.
1. Slow Down!
The tractors are moving much slower than regular motorist. This means you will approach them much quicker than other traffic. As soon as you see them, you need to start slowing down.
2. Know your Surroundings.
This means, be mindful of your location. Know what kind of traffic is up ahead of you and the equipment, also be aware of the traffic that is behind you. You must also watch for drivers that are not being as patient. They may try to pass you and the equipment, or others may pull out in front of you and the equipment.
Be sure to also watch for turn signals or even hand signals from the driver in the tractor. He may be turning into a field entrance that you may not see or notice.
3. Leave plenty of space between you and the equipment.
This includes when you are behind them waiting to pass and while passing them. If you can’t see the driver and his mirrors, he can’t see you. Also keep in mind they will need more space to turn.
4. Be Patient!
They are working hard and appreciate your patience. They are out doing their job of feeding the world.
And remember to always give a wave!
