Beverley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Beverley's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.6% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores the town's consistently lower crime profile, a pattern that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.8% of all incidents, followed by shoplifting (20.9%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). These figures align with Beverley's character as a historic market town with a mix of residential areas, retail hubs, and community spaces. The rise in violence and sexual offences may be influenced by the transition into darker evenings, a factor that often correlates with increased incidents in areas with nightlife activity. Conversely, shoplifting's 67% above the UK average suggests that local retail environments—particularly during the lead-up to Halloween—may be contributing to this category's prominence. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remains a persistent issue in public spaces, linked to the town's walkability and high foot traffic. The overall crime rate, while slightly higher than September's 5.4, reflects the broader seasonal context of October, which typically sees a shift in community activity patterns. This month's data highlights the need for continued monitoring of specific crime types, particularly as the year progresses into more active holiday periods.

The most striking shift in October was the 100% increase in drug-related crimes, which rose from one to two incidents. This unexpected rise contrasts with the broader trend of declining drug crime nationally and highlights a potential localized issue. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences surged by 41.3%, jumping from 46 to 65 cases, a figure that is still 21% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This increase may be linked to seasonal factors, such as Halloween events or darker evenings extending social interactions. Shoplifting also saw a 16.1% rise, reaching 36 incidents—67% above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This anomaly could reflect the impact of local retail activity or changes in enforcement patterns. Bicycle theft fell by two-thirds, from three to one case, a drop that may indicate improved security measures or seasonal inactivity in outdoor crime.

Beverley's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 5.6% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.4 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the area's overall position well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 6 reported crimes, a figure that reflects both local patterns and the impact of seasonal factors such as darker evenings. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 177 residents, a statistic that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. When scaled to Beverley's population of 30,469, this rate highlights the town's generally low crime profile compared to other parts of the UK. The stability in most crime categories, despite the sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, suggests that localized factors—such as community events or seasonal transitions—may be playing a role in the month's figures.