Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime profile in June 2023 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for 43.4% of all incidents. At 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall rate is 50.6% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a gap that underscores its relatively low-risk environment. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—36 incidents in total—highlights a significant departure from the national trend, where such crimes constitute 38% of all reported incidents. This local emphasis on violent crime may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where social interactions in public areas could contribute to higher rates of assault and disorder. Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and public order offences (10 incidents) further amplify the focus on interpersonal conflicts, suggesting that community tensions or environmental factors may play a role. Seasonal context also appears relevant: June, the start of summer, often sees increased outdoor activity and tourism in nearby coastal areas, which may indirectly influence local crime dynamics. However, the absence of a significant rise in property crimes—particularly burglary, which fell to one incident from seven in May—contrasts with the UK pattern, where property crimes typically dominate in built-up areas. This anomaly could indicate effective local policing, community engagement, or unique demographic characteristics that mitigate property-related risks. The low rate of vehicle crime (4 incidents) and shoplifting (4 incidents), both significantly below UK averages, reinforces the area’s overall safety profile. While direct causes, the combination of seasonal factors and local characteristics likely contributes to the observed balance between violent and property crimes.

June 2023 saw a marked shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes (36 incidents) outpacing property crimes (22 incidents) by a significant margin. This imbalance, which contrasts with the UK average where violence and sexual offences account for 38% of total crimes, suggests local factors may be influencing the trend. While violent crimes remain below the UK rate for this category (1.8 per 1,000 vs. 2.9 per 1,000), the dominance of violence here could indicate community-specific pressures, such as increased social interactions during summer evenings. Notable changes included a 100% increase in bicycle theft and a 100% rise in 'other crime' incidents. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 60%, linked to heightened police visibility or seasonal retail patterns. The sharp 85.7% drop in burglary from the previous month (7 to 1 incident) may reflect improved home security measures or temporary demographic shifts.

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in June 2023 fell to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 16.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend of decreasing property crimes, particularly burglary and shoplifting, which dropped by 60% and 85.7% respectively. The daily crime count in June averaged three incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of local crime within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 239 residents, a ratio that, while low compared to the UK average, underscores the relatively safe environment in this part of East Riding of Yorkshire. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 4.2 per 1,000 rate, the community’s crime exposure remains manageable, with most residents unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, as June marks the beginning of summer when outdoor activities increase and tourism in nearby coastal areas could indirectly influence local crime patterns.