Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Willerby and Anlaby's crime profile in September 2024 reveals a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The area's overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—51.9% below the UK average—positions it as one of the safer built-up areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire. However, the month was marked by troubling increases in specific categories, particularly burglary and other theft, which may have been influenced by the transition back to academic routines and the influx of students. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (31.5% of total incidents), remained significantly below the UK average (54% lower), a trend consistent with the area's lower population density and community-focused policing. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also fell well below national benchmarks, suggesting that local initiatives or the area's character—likely shaped by its semi-rural setting and proximity to coastal resorts—contribute to a generally lower incidence of disruptive crime. Seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic year and the shortening days of September, may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in retail areas contributing to theft-related crimes. The data also highlights the importance of addressing specific vulnerabilities, such as the surge in burglary, which could be linked to targeted opportunities during periods of heightened local activity.

September 2024 saw alarming spikes in burglary, other theft, and drug-related crimes, with burglary increasing by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents). This sharp rise may partly explain heightened resident concerns, particularly as the month overlaps with back-to-school activities and university freshers’ week. Other theft also surged by 300%, rising from 2 to 8 incidents, a figure that suggests targeted opportunities in local retail or residential areas. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson both declined sharply—shoplifting dropped by 64.3% (from 14 to 5) and criminal damage fell by 61.1% (from 18 to 7). These decreases could reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic or heightened security measures during the transition to autumn. Violence and sexual offences remained 54% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), while vehicle crime dropped by 50%, indicating that certain crime types are consistently lower in the area compared to national trends.

Willerby and Anlaby's crime rate in September 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) marks a 22.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a temporary reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day over the month—a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in high-traffic or isolated areas. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 272 residents, a statistic that places the area well below the UK average but highlights the importance of local awareness. The population context further illustrates that even small increases in specific crime types, such as burglary and drug-related incidents, can have a noticeable impact on community safety. This monthly aggregate provides a baseline for understanding how local factors, such as seasonal transitions or community initiatives, might influence crime trends over time.