Willerby and Anlaby Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Willerby and Anlaby, the crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 translates to a risk of one in every 265 individuals experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure, which is 50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, suggests a relatively safe environment compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.7% of all incidents, a share that is 51% lower than the UK average for this category. This could be attributed to the area’s built-up character, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Other theft and shoplifting each accounted for 14.7% of reported crimes, a pattern consistent with areas featuring retail hubs or high foot traffic. Seasonal factors, such as the clocks going back and darker evenings, may have influenced the timing of violent incidents, though the overall decrease in this category from the previous month suggests broader trends at play. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the absence of significant spikes in property crimes like burglary or vehicle theft (except for the notable 300% increase in the latter), indicates a stable but not entirely risk-free environment for residents.

October 2025 marked a sharp rise in vehicle crime, surging by 300% to four incidents from one in September. This spike may reflect increased car ownership or seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related activity. Other theft also saw a 266.7% increase, climbing from three to 11 cases, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local retail or residential areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 46.2%, possibly due to heightened police presence or seasonal shifts in community activity. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 31.6%, from 38 to 26 cases, a trend that contrasts with the UK average for this category, which is 51% lower than the national rate. Residents may find the daily crime count of two incidents per day a useful benchmark for assessing local safety.

October 2025 saw Willerby and Anlaby’s crime rate fall to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, an 18.4% drop from the previous month’s 4.6. This decline aligns with a pattern observed in similar built-up areas during autumn, where cooler weather and shorter evenings may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of local issues. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 265 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk for individuals. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would see a resident face a crime roughly every 130 people. The population of 19,866 further underscores that even a small number of incidents can have a measurable impact on the community, particularly when concentrated in specific areas like retail hubs or public spaces.