Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Willerby and Anlaby during March 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by local dynamics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 36 incidents (37.9% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and shoplifting (9 incidents). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 33% of crimes, and highlights a local emphasis on interpersonal conflicts and community disruptions. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7, underscores its relative safety, though the high proportion of violent crime suggests targeted challenges. Seasonal context may influence these patterns: as March transitions to spring, longer evenings and shifting social rhythms could contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Conversely, shoplifting rates, while below the UK average (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000), remain a concern in retail areas. The balance of property and violent crime also reflects the area’s character as a built-up region with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. While violent crime rates are lower than the UK average, the prominence of violence and sexual offences indicates a need for focused interventions in high-risk areas or times. This crime mix may also be influenced by the area’s population density, local amenities, and policing strategies, which collectively shape the interaction between residents and crime.

March 2024 revealed stark shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both doubling compared to February. Anti-social behaviour rose from six to 12 incidents, a 100% increase, while criminal damage and arson surged from two to eight, a 300% jump. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings encouraging social gatherings or increased outdoor activity. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 80% (from 10 to 2), potentially linked to warmer weather reducing indoor theft or improved bike security measures. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 37.9% of total crimes, a share significantly below the UK average of 33%. This suggests a unique local dynamic where violent crime is less frequent than in other parts of the country, influenced by community cohesion or local policing efforts.

Willerby and Anlaby's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 17.4% decrease from the previous month’s 5.8 per 1,000. This decline suggests a sustained trend of lower crime activity compared to February. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregate statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. With 19,866 residents, the local context frames these numbers as manageable, though specific categories like anti-social behaviour and violence remain notable. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that the area’s crime profile is significantly below the UK average, reinforcing a broader trend of safety in this built-up region of East Riding of Yorkshire.