Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 32.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance places the area among the safer built-up regions in England and Wales, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a mixed picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.1% of all incidents, a rate of 2.0 per 1,000, which is 30% below the UK average. This lower-than-national rate for violent crime may be influenced by the area’s character as a commuter hub with limited nightlife activity, reducing opportunities for alcohol-fuelled incidents. However, burglary emerged as a notable outlier, with 15 incidents recorded—a rate of 0.8 per 1,000, 158% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast could be attributed to the area’s seasonal dynamics, with increased tourism and festivals creating conditions for opportunistic theft. Criminal damage and arson also rose to 13.2% of total crimes, though this rate is 27% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the impact of summer events on public spaces. The overall profile suggests that while the area remains relatively safe, targeted efforts may be needed to address specific vulnerabilities, particularly in property crime. July’s peak summer context, with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types, with shoplifting and other theft surging as residents and visitors navigated crowded retail environments.

July 2024 saw a 200% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 3 to 9, reflecting a sharp shift in property crime trends. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, may be linked to summer tourism and the proliferation of retail activity in the area. Concurrently, other theft rose by 166.7%, jumping from 3 to 8 cases, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or increased opportunities during the holiday season. Burglary also surged by 150%, rising from 6 to 15 incidents, a rate that is 158% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends could be tied to the area’s seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic or unoccupied properties during school holidays. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 57.1%, dropping from 21 to 9, a decline that may reflect the impact of community initiatives or the absence of students during the summer break. These shifts underscore the combination of local context and broader crime patterns, offering residents and officials a nuanced view of emerging risks and mitigations.

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in July 2024 rose by 8.5% compared to June, climbing from 5.3 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This slight upward trend contrasts with the overall UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, which places the area 32.1% below the national figure. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 174 residents over the course of July, a figure that may feel more tangible when contextualised against the area’s population of 19,866. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly four crimes reported each day, a rate that aligns with the broader pattern of lower crime density typical of smaller built-up areas. While this daily count is lower than the UK average, localised factors—such as community policing efforts and the area’s character as a relatively low-density commuter hub—may contribute to this disparity. The monthly aggregate, however, offers a snapshot of how crime patterns shift during peak summer months, when tourism and festivals can influence both the frequency and nature of incidents.