Crime in Willerby and Anlaby: statistics, rates and trends
1,140 crimes were recorded in Willerby and Anlaby in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Willerby and Anlaby
- Questions about crime in Willerby and Anlaby
- About this data
1,140 crimes were recorded in Willerby and Anlaby in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 376 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Willerby and Anlaby has the 1,071st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Willerby and Anlaby | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,140 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.8 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 20,805 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Willerby and Anlaby was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,536 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,026). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 | 1,140 | 54.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,162 | 55.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,127 | 54.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,300 | 62.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,237 | 59.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,026 | 49.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,214 | 58.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,536 | 73.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,193 | 57.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 107 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Willerby and Anlaby 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 (+112%) and vehicle crime (+55%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-34%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 376 | 18.1 | 0.53 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 214 | 10.3 | 1.24 | +112% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -12% |
| Public order | 103 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -22% |
| Other theft | 82 | 3.9 | 0.62 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 2.5 | 0.50 | +55% |
| Burglary | 40 | 1.9 | 0.54 | -34% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.3 | 0.64 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.5 | 0.64 | -15% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.4 | 0.13 | -25% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in Willerby and Anlaby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Willerby and Anlaby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Willerby and Anlaby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Willerby and Anlaby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Willerby and Anlaby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Willerby and Anlaby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Willerby and Anlaby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Willerby and Anlaby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Willerby and Anlaby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Willerby and Anlaby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Willerby and Anlaby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Willerby and Anlaby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Willerby and Anlaby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Willerby and Anlaby recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Willerby and Anlaby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Willerby and Anlaby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willerby and Anlaby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | +16% |
| Cottingham | 918 | 68.3 | +25% |
| Swanland | 148 | 27.1 | -51% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,017 | 136.5 | +149% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 715 | 59.3 | +8% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 430 | 30.3 | -45% |
| Beverley | 2,001 | 64.2 | +17% |
| South Cave | 416 | 64.4 | +18% |
2 areas within Willerby and Anlaby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tranby had the highest rate (68.6 per 1,000) and Willerby and Kirk Ella the lowest (38.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranby | Neighbourhood | 10,747 | 737 | 68.6 |
| Willerby and Kirk Ella | Neighbourhood | 13,940 | 533 | 38.2 |
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 Anlaby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Gorton Road | 59 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 59 |
| On or near Oak Hill | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 25 |
| On or near Worleby Close | 23 |
| On or near Sykes Close | 22 |
| On or near Kingston Rise | 18 |
| On or near South Ella Way | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Willerby and Anlaby 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 | 414 | 36.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 317 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 91 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Willerby and Anlaby has an estimated population of 20,805. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Willerby and Anlaby sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Willerby and Anlaby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Willerby and Anlaby a safe place to live?
Willerby and Anlaby recorded 54.8 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 Anlaby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 376 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (214).
Is crime in Willerby and Anlaby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willerby and Anlaby was down 2% on the year before: 1,140 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,162 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Willerby and Anlaby?
Willerby and Anlaby 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 Anlaby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.