Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 presented a complex crime picture for Willerby and Anlaby, with the overall crime rate standing at 3.1 per 1,000 residents—56.9% below the UK average of 7.2. This figure, while modest, reflects the area’s historical trend of maintaining low crime levels despite seasonal challenges. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 56.5% of all reported incidents, though this rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 31% below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the holiday season—likely influenced patterns, with potential links to increased retail activity and reduced visibility in public spaces. Criminal damage and arson, at 0.3 per 1,000, were 46% below the UK average, possibly due to the area’s lower density of commercial properties or effective community efforts to deter such acts. Vehicle crime, though rising slightly, remained well below the UK rate (0.3 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a trend that may be tied to the area’s suburban character and limited high-traffic zones. The stark contrast between Willerby and Anlaby’s crime profile and the UK average highlights the role of local factors—such as demographic composition, policing strategies, or the built environment—in shaping crime outcomes. These patterns suggest that while the area is not immune to seasonal fluctuations, its overall crime profile remains remarkably stable, a testament to ongoing efforts to maintain public safety.

December 2023 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with bicycle theft rising by 100% from zero to one incident—a stark outlier in an otherwise stable month. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased cycling during the festive period or the movement of bikes between homes and storage. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 66.7%, likely linked to the higher volume of cars in residential areas during the holiday season. Other theft fell sharply by 83.3%, from six to one incident, possibly due to heightened awareness or reduced opportunities for opportunistic theft during the month. Shoplifting also dropped by two-thirds, from six to two incidents, a decline that may be connected to the holiday shopping focus on larger retailers rather than smaller, vulnerable outlets. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 56.5% of all incidents, though this rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 31% below the UK average. These figures suggest that while the area’s overall crime profile remains low, specific categories—like bicycle theft—require targeted attention.

The crime rate in Willerby and Anlaby dropped by 23.5% in December 2023 compared to November, falling from 4.1 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of December, when holiday-related activity and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, this translates to an average of 2 crimes reported per day across the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s consistently low crime profile. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 320 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining community policing efforts even during periods of reduced activity. The population context further illustrates that, with 19,866 residents, the area’s crime profile remains far below the UK average, with 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to 7.2 nationally. This disparity suggests that local factors—such as strong community engagement, effective policing strategies, or demographic characteristics—play a significant role in sustaining this lower rate.