Crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella: statistics, rates and trends
531 crimes were recorded in Willerby and Kirk Ella in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella at a glance
- Crime trends in Willerby and Kirk Ella
- Types of crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella
- Willerby and Kirk Ella compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella
- What happened after crimes were reported in Willerby and Kirk Ella
- Demographics of Willerby and Kirk Ella
- Questions about crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (192), shoplifting (71) and anti-social behaviour (52) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,512th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Willerby and Kirk Ella | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 531 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.1 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,940 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella peaked in the year to August 2019 (679 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (396). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 531 | 38.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 497 | 35.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 530 | 38.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 524 | 37.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 613 | 44.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 396 | 28.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 526 | 37.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 679 | 48.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 610 | 43.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (76% below) and violence and sexual offences (60% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 71 and anti-social behaviour rose from 45 to 52, while public order fell from 57 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 13.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 5.1 | 8.5 | +115% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 3.7 | 15.4 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.1 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.7 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Willerby and Kirk Ella; the highest is Cottingham South (71.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Dale (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willerby and Kirk Ella |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranby | 750 | 69.8 | +83% |
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +69% |
| Cottingham South | 714 | 71.4 | +87% |
| Cottingham North | 579 | 65.2 | +71% |
| South Hunsley | 457 | 39.8 | +4% |
| Dale | 548 | 28.0 | -27% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,266 | 69.0 | +81% |
| St Mary's | 988 | 61.7 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Willerby and Kirk Ella over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Oak Hill | 27 |
| On or near Worleby Close | 24 |
| On or near Kingston Rise | 18 |
| On or near Linthorpe Grove | 17 |
| On or near Setterwood Garth | 12 |
| On or near Fulford Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Viking Close | 11 |
| On or near John Gray Court | 10 |
| On or near Maple Avenue | 10 |
Of the 479 crimes in Willerby and Kirk Ella with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 52 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 197 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 147 | 30.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Willerby and Kirk Ella has an estimated population of 13,940 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.4%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (35%, against 22%) and an older population (31%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Willerby and Kirk Ella average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Willerby and Kirk Ella | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Willerby and Kirk Ella a safe place to live?
Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,512th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (71).
Is crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella was up 7% on the year before: 531 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 497 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Willerby and Kirk Ella?
About 13,940 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Willerby and Kirk Ella?
Willerby and Kirk Ella is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.