Driffield vs Upper Poppleton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Driffield

YO25 · East Riding of Yorkshire

42

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Public order7
  • Criminal damage & arson5

Upper Poppleton

YO26 · York

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Upper Poppleton has less crime — 1 vs 42 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Driffield recorded substantially more crime than Upper Poppleton in February 2026 — 42 incidents compared to 1, a 42.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Driffield sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (22) and Public order (7), while Upper Poppleton has more Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Driffield or Upper Poppleton safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Upper Poppleton recorded fewer crimes than Driffield — 1 vs 42 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Upper Poppleton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Driffield and Upper Poppleton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Driffield saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Public order while Upper Poppleton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Upper Poppleton recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 42).

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