Beverley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Beverley’s December 2025 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents places it 31.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities between this built-up area and national trends. This performance aligns with the area’s character as a historic market town with a relatively stable population and limited exposure to the high-density urban environments typical of major cities. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.2% of all crimes, reflecting patterns often seen in towns with active community hubs and seasonal fluctuations in social activity. Shoplifting, the second most common crime at 17.0% of total incidents, stood 40% above the UK average, likely tied to the Christmas shopping peak and the presence of retail corridors in the town centre. This contrast with the UK-wide trend highlights Beverley’s unique balance between traditional community structures and the pressures of seasonal commerce. The overall crime profile suggests a managed environment where public order issues and property crimes are kept relatively low, though targeted interventions may still be needed to address specific categories like shoplifting. The month’s dark evenings and empty homes during the festive period may have contributed to a slight uptick in burglaries, though this remains consistent with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar towns.

December 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with burglary jumping 200% from 3 to 9 incidents, and robbery and theft from the person each doubling. These increases may partly explain the 18.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 76 to 62 cases—a shift consistent with the seasonal reallocation of criminal activity towards property-focused crimes during the holiday period. Shoplifting remained 40% above the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000, a figure that could indicate either a genuine local trend or the influence of specific retail vulnerabilities in Beverley’s high streets. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 78% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or a naturally low incidence of disruptive conduct in this area. The sharp 71.4% drop in bicycle theft—from 7 to 2 cases—might reflect the impact of festive closures or increased security measures around local amenities. Residents should be aware that while overall crime remains well below national levels, targeted vigilance in retail areas during peak shopping periods may still be necessary to mitigate shoplifting risks.

Beverley’s December 2025 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 represents a 4.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, demonstrating a consistent downward trend in the built-up area. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 5 crimes reported each day—roughly one every 6.1 hours—though this figure should be contextualised against the area’s relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 207 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to Beverley’s population size. This statistic underscores the town’s capacity to maintain public safety despite the challenges of the festive season, which typically sees increased foot traffic and retail activity. The population-scaled perspective further highlights Beverley’s effectiveness in managing crime, with its 30,469 residents experiencing a crime rate that is nearly 30% below the national average. This comparative advantage may be attributed to a combination of local policing strategies, the town’s compact geography, and the absence of high-risk environments such as large-scale industrial zones or densely populated housing estates. While the December figures show some volatility in specific crime categories, the broader trend reinforces Beverley’s position as a safer-than-average area within the East Riding of Yorkshire.