Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Willerby and Anlaby during May 2025, accounting for 41.8% of all reported crimes. This category, which included 46 incidents, occurred at a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—19% below the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents was 32.1% lower than the national average, a stark contrast to the UK’s 8.1 per 1,000 figure. This disparity may reflect the area’s semi-rural character, where lower population density and community cohesion could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) formed the next two most common categories, though both saw notable declines compared to the prior month. Seasonal factors likely influenced these trends, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity may have shifted crime toward social hubs rather than isolated areas. However, the high rate of criminal damage (0.9 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests targeted issues that may require localised interventions. The dominance of violent crime, despite the area’s overall safety, underscores the need for continued focus on community-based policing and conflict resolution strategies in high-risk zones.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime increasing by 66.7% (from 3 to 5 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 30.8% (from 13 to 17). These increases contrast sharply with a dramatic 80% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 20 to 4 cases. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 25%, potentially linked to May’s bank holidays and reduced public gatherings. The area’s rate of violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) was 19% below the UK average, while criminal damage (0.9 per 1,000) was 50% higher than the national rate. This divergence highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where violent crime remains a focal concern despite overall lower rates. For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting may indicate improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during May’s extended weekends.

Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 19.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.9. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity may have shifted crime patterns toward more socially active spaces. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 181 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average. With a population of 19,866, this statistic underscores the relatively low crime density compared to national benchmarks. The reduction from the prior month may partly reflect improved policing efforts or seasonal lulls in certain crime types from the data alone.