Beverley Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Beverley's built-up area recorded 281 crimes in September 2023, equating to roughly one crime for every 108 residents. This figure, at 9.2 crimes per 1,000 people, places the area 15.0% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000—a disparity that reflects local patterns distinct from national trends. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.2% of all reported incidents (99 cases), followed by shoplifting (16.7%, 47 cases) and anti-social behaviour (12.1%, 34 cases). These figures align with Beverley's character as a mixed-use area with a significant retail presence and a history of seasonal fluctuations in population due to nearby educational institutions. The rise in violence and sexual offences may be partly explained by the return of university students during the freshers' period, though no direct causal link is confirmed by the data. Shoplifting's high rate compared to the UK average (168% above) suggests that local retail environments, particularly in the town centre, may be particularly vulnerable to theft. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remains a notable concern, influenced by increased foot traffic and social gatherings during the back-to-school season. The overall crime rate, though higher than the national average, does not indicate a sudden surge but rather a continuation of existing patterns that may be exacerbated by seasonal factors such as reduced daylight and the transition from summer to autumn.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with public order offences rising by 106.3% (from 16 to 33) and vehicle crime jumping by 140.0% (from 5 to 12). These spikes may align with the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic term, which could drive late-night activity and parking congestion in residential areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained a significant concern, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents—168% above the UK average. This highlights the continued challenge of retail theft in Beverley's high streets, a pattern consistent with other urban centres. Conversely, some categories showed declines: possession of weapons fell by 50.0% (from 2 to 1), and robbery dropped by 50.0% (from 2 to 1), due to increased policing in key areas or seasonal changes in public behaviour. The 250.0% increase in 'other crime' (from 2 to 7) raises questions about unclassified incidents, though no definitive explanation is available from the data.

Beverley's crime rate in September 2023 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 17.0% increase from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This places the area 15.0% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately nine crimes per day, a figure that may reflect seasonal factors such as the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic term. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. When scaled to Beverley's population of 30,469, this rate illustrates a significant concentration of crime relative to its size, particularly in categories such as public order offences and shoplifting. The increase from the previous month suggests a shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to the transition from summer to autumn, when activity in town centres and nightlife areas may intensify.