Beverley Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Beverley’s crime rate in December 2023 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.2% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This position highlights a distinct local profile compared to the national picture, where the area’s crime mix diverges significantly. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 45.8% of all reported incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 30% for this category. Shoplifting emerged as the second most common crime, accounting for 15.9% of total offences—145% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This spike may partly explain the seasonal context of December, when high streets and retail centres see increased foot traffic during Christmas shopping. The area’s relatively low rates of vehicle crime (56% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (46% below) suggest a community with fewer incidents of opportunistic theft and disorder. However, the significant disparity in violent crime rates raises questions about local factors, such as the impact of holiday-related social gatherings or the presence of transient populations during the festive season. While the overall rate aligns with typical patterns for a mid-sized town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, the concentration of violent crime and shoplifting suggests a need for targeted interventions during peak retail and social periods. The interplay between seasonal dynamics and local demographics likely shapes these trends, though further analysis would be required to confirm specific drivers.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with Theft from the person surging by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and Other theft rising by 25% (12 to 15). These increases contrast sharply with declines in drug-related crimes, which fell by 80% (from 5 to 1) and possession of weapons, which dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1). The violent crime category remained high, with Violence and sexual offences at 3.4 per 1,000—30% above the UK average. This divergence suggests a local context where social dynamics during the festive season may contribute to higher rates of personal crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting (1.2 per 1,000) remained 145% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the town’s retail presence and the influx of shoppers during the holiday period. Conversely, vehicle crime was 56% below the UK average, due to the reduced number of parked vehicles in residential areas during the Christmas break. These fluctuations highlight the need for community-focused strategies to address the specific risks of violent crime and retail theft while capitalising on the areas where Beverley performs better than the national average.

Beverley’s crime rate in December 2023 (7.5 per 1,000) marked a 7.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.1 per 1,000, indicating a slight moderation in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 7 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 134 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a concrete benchmark for residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a local context. When compared to the UK average, Beverley’s overall rate remains marginally higher, though the month-on-month decrease suggests a potential alignment with broader seasonal trends. The population of 30,469 further contextualises these figures, showing that the crime burden is distributed across a mid-sized town with characteristics typical of a commuter hub and retail centre. While the area’s performance in categories like vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour is below the national average, the persistent gap in violent crime rates underscores a unique challenge. This contrast between Beverley’s strengths and weaknesses relative to the UK highlights the importance of localised policing and community engagement strategies tailored to the specific needs of the area.