Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.7% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower crime rates in the area, which is likely influenced by its character as a built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (38.3% of all incidents), criminal damage and arson (19.2%), and shoplifting (14.9%). The dominance of violence-related offences may be linked to the area’s demographic profile, though the rate for this category is lower than the UK average. August, as a peak holiday month, may have contributed to a reduced burglary rate, consistent with patterns observed in other areas during similar periods. However, the area’s shoplifting figures—though slightly below the UK average—showed a marked increase, driven by retail activity in the built-up environment. These data points illustrate the nuanced relationship between local factors and broader national trends, with Willerby and Anlaby maintaining a crime profile that diverges from the UK average in several key respects.

August 2024 marked a significant decline in burglary, which fell by 93.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 15 to 1 incident. This decrease may reflect seasonal factors, as August is a peak holiday month when homes are often unoccupied, potentially deterring intruders. Conversely, shoplifting rose by 55.6%, with 14 incidents reported—up from 9 in July. This increase is particularly notable in a built-up area, where retail presence may contribute to such trends. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 38.3% of all incidents, though this category was 33% below the UK average. Robbery also saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to two incidents, highlighting a rare but significant spike. These shifts underscore the combination of local dynamics and national trends, with some categories aligning closely with UK averages while others deviate markedly.

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in August 2024 fell by 17.6% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.7 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, where seasonal shifts may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported each day in August, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, remains lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 211 residents, a rate that, when scaled to the area’s population of 19,866, illustrates a relatively low level of exposure compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of how frequently residents might encounter crime, though such figures do not account for variations in reporting or local policing efforts.