Crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella: statistics, rates and trends
533 crimes were recorded in Willerby and Kirk Ella in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Willerby and Kirk Ella
- Questions about crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella
- About this data
533 crimes were recorded in Willerby and Kirk Ella in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 188 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Willerby and Kirk Ella has the 3,502nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Willerby and Kirk Ella | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 533 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.2 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,940 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella was highest in the year to July 2019 (670 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (421). Over the whole period it fell 12%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 533 | 38.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 481 | 34.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 537 | 38.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 523 | 37.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 616 | 44.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 421 | 30.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 529 | 37.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 670 | 48.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 603 | 43.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Willerby and Kirk Ella over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+135%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 188 | 13.5 | 0.39 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 5.2 | 0.63 | +135% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 3.7 | 0.24 | +21% |
| Public order | 52 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -2% |
| Other theft | 38 | 2.7 | 0.43 | -3% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +42% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.2 | 0.58 | +42% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +500% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.2 | 0.07 | -57% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 135% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Willerby and Kirk Ella
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Willerby and Kirk Ella, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Willerby and Kirk Ella.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willerby and Kirk Ella |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tranby | 737 | 68.6 | +79% |
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | +66% |
| Cottingham South | 690 | 69.0 | +80% |
| Cottingham North | 567 | 63.8 | +67% |
| South Hunsley | 454 | 39.5 | +3% |
| Dale | 547 | 27.9 | -27% |
| Minster and Woodmansey | 1,254 | 68.4 | +79% |
| St Mary's | 983 | 61.4 | +60% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Willerby and Kirk Ella over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Oak Hill | 26 |
| On or near Worleby Close | 23 |
| On or near Kingston Rise | 18 |
| On or near Linthorpe Grove | 15 |
| On or near Setterwood Garth | 15 |
| On or near High Meadows | 13 |
| On or near Maple Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Viking Close | 11 |
| On or near Fulford Crescent | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Willerby and Kirk Ella over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 199 | 37.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 140 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 9.8% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 9.4% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Willerby and Kirk Ella has an estimated population of 13,940. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Willerby and Kirk Ella sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Willerby and Kirk Ella |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% |
| Social rented homes | 2.4% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Willerby and Kirk Ella a safe place to live?
Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 188 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (73).
Is crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella was up 11% on the year before: 533 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 481 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Willerby and Kirk Ella?
Willerby and Kirk Ella is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Willerby and Kirk Ella. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.