Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a combination of seasonal and local factors in Willerby and Anlaby, a built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire. The overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 10.4% below the UK average, a figure that reflects both the community's characteristics and broader national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.8% of all incidents, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—4% below the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's retail presence and the increased foot traffic during the Easter period, a time when public spaces see heightened activity. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000 (14.6% of all crimes), was 52% above the UK average, likely driven by the same seasonal dynamics that attract more visitors to local businesses. Anti-social behaviour also remained significant, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—25% below the UK average, suggesting that while disruptive incidents occur, they are not concentrated in this area. The spring weather and Easter holidays may have contributed to a temporary spike in certain crimes, such as shoplifting, while others, like burglary, saw declines. This month's data underscores the need for continued monitoring of local trends, particularly in categories like weapon possession, which saw a dramatic 100% increase from zero to four incidents, a shift that may require further analysis to understand its root causes.

April 2025 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, jumping from zero to four incidents—a stark shift that may reflect heightened tensions or unseasonal activity in the area. This category's rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 186% above the UK average, a discrepancy that warrants attention given the area's built-up nature. Concurrently, theft from the person doubled, with one incident reported—a category that is 38% below the UK average, suggesting possible underreporting or lower incidence in this specific context. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 70% month-on-month, from 10 to 3, aligning with a broader trend of 26% below the UK average. This contrast between rising weapon possession and falling burglary rates may indicate shifting dynamics in local crime patterns, with public safety concerns focusing more on personal safety than property crime.

Willerby and Anlaby's crime rate rose slightly by 3.9% month-on-month, from 6.6 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents in April 2025. This equates to approximately five crimes reported each day within the built-up area, a figure that may resonate with local residents considering the area's community density. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population of 19,866. When compared to the previous month, the increase is modest but notable, particularly in categories such as vehicle crime and violence, which may reflect seasonal transitions and increased foot traffic during the Easter period. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area's crime rate remains below the UK average, the localised nature of incidents suggests targeted community engagement could further mitigate risks.