Beverley Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Beverley’s crime profile in March 2025, accounting for 36.2% of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 20.5% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, is shaped by a combination of local factors. The dominance of violent crime suggests a need for focused interventions, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or nightlife activity. Seasonal transitions in March—marked by the end of British Summer Time and longer evenings—may contribute to increased social interactions that influence crime patterns. Shoplifting and public order offences, while lower than the UK average in some categories, highlight vulnerabilities in retail and public spaces. The area’s built-up character, with its mix of historic architecture and modern amenities, likely influences both property crime rates and the types of offences reported. Anti-social behaviour remains low, potentially reflecting effective community engagement or local policing strategies. These trends, combined with the area’s population density and geographic context, suggest that crime management in Beverley requires tailored approaches that balance urban and suburban dynamics.

March 2025 saw a 122.2% increase in public order offences, rising from 9 to 20 incidents. This surge, alongside a 100% rise in bicycle theft and possession of weapons, indicates shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 44.4%, from 18 to 10 cases, suggesting a temporary reduction in property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, at 2.2 per 1,000 (36.2% of total crimes), 19% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, stood out as 32% above the UK rate (0.7 vs 0.9 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area’s retail density. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 44% below the UK average, potentially linked to community policing efforts in residential zones.

Beverley’s crime rate in March 2025 rose 8.6% from 5.7 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents compared to February, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime activity averaged 6 incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the continuous presence of crime in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents, a ratio that situates Beverley within a broader context of localised crime exposure. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average when considering the area’s population size, though specific crime types like shoplifting and public order offences show divergences. The population of 30,469 means that crime impacts a small but consistent portion of the community, with the 6.2 rate translating to approximately 188 total crimes. This figure, while below the UK average, highlights the need for targeted local measures, particularly in areas where crime rates deviate from national trends.