Crime in Willerby and Anlaby: statistics, rates and trends
1,143 crimes were recorded in Willerby and Anlaby in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Willerby and Anlaby at a glance
- Crime trends in Willerby and Anlaby
- Types of crime in Willerby and Anlaby
- Willerby and Anlaby compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Willerby and Anlaby
- Streets with the most crime in Willerby and Anlaby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Willerby and Anlaby
- Demographics of Willerby and Anlaby
- Questions about crime in Willerby and Anlaby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (380), shoplifting (223) and anti-social behaviour (112) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,058th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Willerby and Anlaby | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,143 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.9 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 20,805 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Willerby and Anlaby peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,544 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (997). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,143 | 54.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,175 | 56.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,129 | 54.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,281 | 61.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,254 | 60.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 997 | 47.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,203 | 57.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,544 | 74.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,218 | 58.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 110 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 104 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 70 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
Compared with England and Wales, Willerby and Anlaby recorded notably more shoplifting (27% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below) and vehicle crime (47% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 97 to 223 and vehicle crime rose from 33 to 55, while anti-social behaviour fell from 162 to 112 and burglary fell from 62 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 380 | 18.3 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 223 | 10.7 | 8.5 | +130% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 112 | 5.4 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Public order | 91 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 87 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 2.6 | 5.0 | +67% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Willerby and Anlaby; the highest is Kingston upon Hull (137.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanland (27.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willerby and Anlaby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +17% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +27% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -49% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +149% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 726 | 60.2 | +10% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -45% |
| Beverley | 2,009 | 64.5 | +17% |
| South Cave | 430 | 66.6 | +21% |
Of the 2 areas within Willerby and Anlaby, Tranby had the highest crime rate (69.8 per 1,000) and Willerby and Kirk Ella the lowest (38.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranby | Neighbourhood | 10,747 | 750 | 69.8 |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | Neighbourhood | 13,940 | 531 | 38.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Willerby and Anlaby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (139).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 139 |
| On or near Parking Area | 89 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Gorton Road | 48 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Oak Hill | 27 |
| On or near Worleby Close | 24 |
| On or near Sykes Close | 22 |
| On or near Kingston Rise | 18 |
| On or near Linthorpe Grove | 17 |
Of the 1,031 crimes in Willerby and Anlaby with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 112 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 430 | 41.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 325 | 31.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Willerby and Anlaby has an estimated population of 20,805 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Willerby and Anlaby average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Willerby and Anlaby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Willerby and Anlaby a safe place to live?
Willerby and Anlaby recorded 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,058th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Willerby and Anlaby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 380 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (223).
Is crime in Willerby and Anlaby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willerby and Anlaby was down 3% on the year before: 1,143 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,175 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Willerby and Anlaby?
About 20,805 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Willerby and Anlaby?
Willerby and Anlaby 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.