Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime, with the former accounting for 38.1% of all incidents. This imbalance may reflect the area’s built-up nature, where public spaces and community hubs could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal offences. The overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 35.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a gap that suggests effective local policing or community resilience. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, followed by anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Seasonal factors may play a role, as June marks the beginning of summer and the gradual onset of tourism in nearby coastal areas, which could influence both crime types and offender behaviour. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 20.0% of all crimes, a figure 21% below the UK average, linked to local initiatives or demographic characteristics that foster lower levels of disruptive activity. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose sharply, though this category remains 31% above the UK average, hinting at a unique local dynamic that may require further analysis. The area’s crime picture, while generally low compared to national benchmarks, shows variations that align with its geographic and social context, offering insights into how seasonal and community-specific factors shape monthly trends.

Violent crime accounted for 38.1% of all incidents in June, outpacing property crime (30.5%) and highlighting a shift in the crime mix. This balance may partly reflect the area’s character as a mixed-use built-up area with retail and community spaces that could contribute to higher interpersonal incidents. Among month-on-month changes, criminal damage and arson surged by 100% (from 8 to 16 incidents), a spike that may align with the start of summer and increased outdoor activity. Conversely, vehicle crime and shoplifting both fell by 50%, linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or retail footfall. Theft from the person also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident, a small but notable increase that could indicate shifting tactics among offenders. These fluctuations underscore the importance of tracking seasonal trends in local crime patterns.

June 2024 saw a 7.3% increase in Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate, rising from 4.9 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This places the area well below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a 35.4% gap that persists despite the upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly four crimes per day, a figure that may reflect local rhythms such as the start of summer and the gradual return of tourism to nearby coastal regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests crime remains a relatively rare occurrence for most households. This contrasts with the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for Willerby and Anlaby’s daily or monthly exposure figures. The population of 19,866 means each resident faces a lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average. month-on-month rise indicates a need for continued monitoring of local patterns.