Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked an unexpected shift in Willerby and Anlaby's crime profile, with burglary and 'other crime' categories surging by 200% compared to November. This rise, while small in absolute terms, stands in contrast to the area's overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, which was 50% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 32.9% of all incidents, though this rate was 53% below the UK average. The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes over the holidays—likely influenced patterns, with shoplifting decreasing by 22.2% (from nine to seven incidents) and public order offences falling by 62.5%. This suggests that while festive periods may reduce some types of crime, they also create conditions for others, such as burglary, to rise. The area's built-up nature within East Riding of Yorkshire, combined with its lower population density compared to major urban centres, appears to contribute to its consistently lower crime rates. However, the sharp increase in burglary highlights the need for further analysis of local factors, such as unoccupied homes during the holidays or changes in community policing strategies. The overall crime rate, while low, remains a reminder that even quieter areas are not immune to sudden fluctuations, particularly during periods of seasonal transition.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary and 'other crime' categories, both rising by 200% compared to November. This jump, from one to three incidents each, contrasts with the overall crime rate decline of 9.3% for the area. The violence and sexual offences category remained the most common crime type, accounting for 32.9% of all reported incidents, though this rate was 53% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 62.5% (from eight to three incidents), a drop consistent with the seasonal context of December, when fewer people are present in public spaces due to holiday closures. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 8% above the UK average, a small but notable divergence that may reflect local parking patterns or the presence of commercial vehicles in the area. For residents, the 200% increase in burglary highlights the need for heightened vigilance during the winter months, when homes are often unoccupied over the holidays.

Willerby and Anlaby's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 9.3% drop from November's 3.9 per 1,000. This places the area 50% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a gap that has widened slightly over the past year. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly two crimes reported each day in December, a figure that aligns with its lower overall crime profile compared to national trends. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 284 residents, a rate that highlights the area's relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 19,866, the monthly exposure statistic provides context for local residents: for every 284 people, one crime was recorded in December. This ratio is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, which would see a resident face a crime roughly every 140 days. The area's built-up nature within East Riding of Yorkshire likely contributes to this pattern, with community-focused policing and lower population density reducing opportunities for certain types of crime.