Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This rate translates to a daily risk of approximately three crimes per day for a community of nearly 20,000 people—a figure that, while not negligible, reflects the area’s relative safety. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (35 cases, 37.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18 cases, 19.2%) and public order offences (11 cases, 11.7%). These statistics suggest a community grappling with persistent challenges in managing interpersonal conflicts and disorder, though the overall rate remains below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: with clocks going back in October and Halloween approaching, the extended evening hours could have contributed to an increase in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the drop in violent crime compared to previous months may indicate effective local interventions or a natural fluctuation in crime trends. The area’s lower-than-average rates for property crimes, such as burglary (6 cases, 12% below UK average) and shoplifting (6 cases, 48% below UK average), could be attributed to its built-up character, where commercial spaces may be more frequently monitored or patrolled. While direct causation, the combination of low population density, community-focused policing, and the absence of high-traffic retail hubs may likely contribute to the area’s safer profile. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly during periods of reduced daylight, but the overall crime profile suggests a relatively secure environment compared to the UK as a whole.

October saw notable shifts in crime patterns, including a 233.3% increase in other theft cases, rising from 3 to 10 incidents. This surge may reflect heightened activity during darker evenings or seasonal events like Halloween. Burglary and shoplifting each doubled compared to the previous month, with 6 incidents each—though both remain well below UK averages (48% and 62% lower, respectively). Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 77.8%, from 9 to 2 incidents, possibly linked to reduced vandalism during the quieter autumn period. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category (37.2% of total), decreased by 20.5%, suggesting a temporary reduction in violent incidents. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime, with property-related offences showing greater volatility than violent crimes, which remain 33% below the UK average.

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in October 2023 dropped to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.0% decrease from the previous month’s 5.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s consistent performance relative to the UK average, where local rates remain 41.2% below the national figure. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in October, a manageable frequency for a community of 19,866 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 211 residents, a metric that contextualises risk in terms of personal exposure. This figure, while low, underscores the importance of maintaining local vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween may influence crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with fluctuations, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, a trend that could reflect long-term community initiatives or structural factors such as lower population density or effective policing strategies.