Beverley Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Beverley's crime profile in April 2024 reveals a clear dominance of property crimes over violent incidents, with property offences accounting for 49.3% of all reported crimes compared to 30.0% for violence and sexual offences. This 1.65:1 ratio suggests a focus on economic motivations rather than interpersonal conflict, a pattern consistent with areas that balance retail and residential activity. The overall crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents places Beverley just 1.3% above the UK average, though the breakdown of offences shows distinct local variations. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000 (21.1% of total crimes), is 139% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the town's historical retail significance and increased foot traffic during the Easter period. Public order offences, at 0.9 per 1,000 (11.8% of total), are 70% above the UK norm, potentially linked to the town's proximity to major transport routes and the influx of visitors during spring. While violent crime rates are slightly lower than the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.3 vs 2.6 per 1,000), the absolute numbers remain concerning, with 71 incidents reported. This mix of high property crime and moderate violent crime aligns with Beverley's character as a market town with a mix of historic centres and modern retail spaces, where economic opportunities and seasonal tourism may interact with local crime dynamics.

April 2024 saw a sharp 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 3 incidents—a spike that may reflect seasonal patterns or transient activity during the Easter period. Burglary also climbed by 70% (10 to 17), suggesting heightened vulnerability in homes during spring, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity or holiday-related absences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 27.8%, and criminal damage dropped 26.3%, tied to improved policing or community efforts. The property crime-to-violent crime ratio stood at 1.65:1, with shoplifting (21.1% of all crimes) and public order offences (11.8%) dominating. Shoplifting's rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 139% above the UK average, indicating a significant localised issue that may be connected to Beverley's retail presence or seasonal shopping trends.

Beverley's crime rate in April 2024 rose to 7.8 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% increase from the previous month's 7.5 per 1,000. This places the area 1.3% above the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged 8 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported crime in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, a statistic that highlights the relative frequency of incidents in a community of 30,469 people. This monthly exposure rate, while not alarmingly high, suggests that residents may encounter crime at a rate slightly above the UK norm. The population-scaled perspective shows that crime is distributed across the area, though localised patterns—such as shoplifting's sharp rise—could point to specific hotspots requiring targeted attention.