Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

January 2025 saw Willerby and Anlaby maintain a stable crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This consistency follows the seasonal rhythm of a post-holiday period, with reduced retail activity and shorter days likely limiting opportunities for outdoor crimes. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences (40 incidents, 47.1% of total), followed by other theft (9) and burglary (9). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence (2.5 per 1,000), where Willerby and Anlaby’s rate is 20% lower. The area’s built-up character, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain the prominence of property crimes, which account for 48.2% of reported incidents. However, the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour (40% decrease from December) suggests seasonal factors—such as the end of winter holidays—could have temporarily reduced disruptive activity. While the overall rate remains stable, the composition of crimes reflects a balance between persistent issues like violent incidents and transient factors tied to the time of year. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, despite the UK-wide trend of rising burglary rates, may indicate effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The data also highlights the area’s relatively low levels of public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000), both of which are 52% and 13% below UK averages respectively. These patterns align with the characteristics of a smaller, more tightly knit community where informal social controls might mitigate certain types of crime.

The month-on-month analysis reveals contrasting trends in specific crime categories. While anti-social behaviour dropped by 40% (from 5 to 3 incidents), three categories saw sharp increases: drugs, robbery, and bicycle theft, each rising from 0 to 1 incident—a 100% increase. This spike in drug-related crimes may reflect the seasonal availability of illicit substances following the holidays, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Conversely, the decline in other theft (40%) suggests possible improvements in retail security measures or reduced opportunities during the post-Christmas lull. The UK comparison data further illustrates the area’s divergence: violent crime remains 20% below the national average, but burglary is 67% above the UK rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy could stem from the area’s proximity to transport routes or commercial hubs, which may attract opportunistic burglars despite the overall low crime rate. Shoplifting rates are 52% below the UK average, due to the presence of larger retail stores with robust anti-theft systems. Residents may find the 1-in-234 resident monthly exposure rate (calculated from 85 crimes among 19,866 residents) particularly relevant, offering a tangible measure of risk in everyday life. The absence of significant violent crime spikes, despite the UK-wide rise in such incidents, may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives in maintaining community safety.

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in January 2025 remained unchanged from December 2024 at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, demonstrating stability over the past month. This consistency is particularly notable given the typical seasonal fluctuations seen in other areas, where crime rates often dip during colder months. The daily crime context shows an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the ongoing need for vigilance. When contextualised to the local population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 234 residents provides a clear benchmark for residents to gauge their personal risk. This ratio is significantly lower than the UK average, which would require extrapolating from the national rate of 7.1 per 1,000 to estimate a daily figure of approximately 6 crimes per day in a similar-sized area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Willerby and Anlaby’s crime levels are proportionally much lower than the national average, even when accounting for the area’s built-up character. This suggests that local factors—such as effective policing, community cohesion, or environmental design—may be playing a role in maintaining this lower rate. The absence of a significant increase in property crime, despite the UK-wide trend of rising burglary rates, further highlights the area’s distinctiveness. While the 0.5 per 1,000 burglary rate is 67% above the UK average, the overall stability of the crime rate implies that this category is being managed effectively relative to other areas. For residents, the comparison with the UK average reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe place to live, despite the occasional spikes in specific categories like drug-related crimes.