Beverley Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Beverley's crime rate in December 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This positioning reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal influences, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. These incidents, which accounted for 49.1% of all recorded crimes, highlight a persistent challenge in the area, though their rate (2.8 per 1,000) is 9% above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 11.0% and 10.4% respectively to the total, with the former 36% below the UK average. The seasonal context of December, marked by extended evenings, holiday shopping, and the absence of some residents during the festive period, may have contributed to patterns observed. The relatively low rates of property crimes—such as vehicle crime (75% below the UK average) and burglary (68% below)—suggest a lower incidence of opportunistic theft compared to national trends. This could be linked to Beverley's character as a historically significant town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where community engagement and local policing may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime. The data also shows a marked absence of drug-related incidents, with only one reported case in December, a figure 100% below the UK average. This may indicate effective local interventions or demographic factors that reduce the prevalence of such crimes in Beverley compared to other parts of the country.

December 2024 saw a 54.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 55 to 85 incidents. This surge, which constitutes 49.1% of all crimes, contrasts with the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000) and is 9% higher than the national rate. Anti-social behaviour, while remaining a smaller proportion of total crimes (11.0%), was 36% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of such incidents in Beverley compared to other areas. Meanwhile, bicycle theft saw a 100% increase, with one incident recorded after none in November. This spike may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased cycling during the festive period or changes in theft patterns linked to holiday shopping. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 35.3%, from 17 to 11 incidents, a decline that aligns with the UK average for this category but remains a notable shift in local crime dynamics.

Beverley's crime rate in December 2024 rose by 20.1% compared to November, moving from 4.7 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift aligns with seasonal patterns typical of December, when extended evening darkness and holiday-related activity can influence crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately six crimes per day in December, a figure that reflects both the month's unique rhythm and the local context of a small town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 176 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to Beverley's population of 30,469. This metric provides a tangible sense of how crime is distributed across the community, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors or localised hotspots.