Willerby Crime Overview
Willerby is the safest small town in the East Riding of Yorkshire, and is among the top 20 safest overall out of the East Riding of Yorkshire's 172 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Willerby in 2020 was 13 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to the East Riding of Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 551% lower than the East Riding of Yorkshire rate of 83 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Willerby is among the top 10 safest small towns, and the 1,332nd safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In January 2020, Willerby was the worst small town in the East Riding of Yorkshire for theft from the person, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2016 was also a bad month for Willerby residents, when it was the East Riding of Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 4 crimes at a rate of 0.51 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crime in Willerby is shoplifting, with 23 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 2.9. This is 65% lower than 2019's figure of 38 offences and a difference of 1.91 from 2019's crime rate of 4.8. Willerby's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020.
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See how Willerby shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Willerby and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Willerby Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Willerby This Year
| Willerby | East Riding of Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 24 | 3.05 | 10,372 | 17.26 | 466% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.38 | 666 | 1.11 | 192% safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.64 | 3,586 | 5.97 | 833% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 1.02 | 6,081 | 10.12 | 892% safer |
| Other Theft | 11 | 1.40 | 3,489 | 5.81 | 315% safer |
| Public Order | 12 | 1.53 | 6,547 | 10.90 | 612% safer |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.93 | 3,651 | 6.08 | 108% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.13 | 191 | 0.32 | 146% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 14 | 1.78 | 2,034 | 3.39 | 90% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 23 | 2.93 | 20,580 | 34.25 | 1069% safer |
Crime in Willerby Compared To East Riding of Yorkshire
Willerby Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willerby | 100 | 12.72 | - |
| Elloughton-cum-Brough | 282 | 26.52 | 52% more dangerous |
| Anlaby with Anlaby Common | 331 | 32.36 | 61% more dangerous |
| Pocklington | 378 | 39.92 | 68% more dangerous |
| Driffield | 555 | 42.31 | 70% more dangerous |
| Hornsea | 415 | 47.20 | 73% more dangerous |
Willerby Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.64 | 0.89 | 0.76 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Burglary | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.64 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Public Order | 1.0 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 2.9 | Safer |
Changes In Willerby's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Willerby to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Willerby | 12.72 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 81% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 84% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 85% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 85% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 85% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 87% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 88% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 88% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 90% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 91% more dangerous |
Crime in Willerby's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham South & North Ella | 481 | 73 | First |
Crime in Willerby During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Willerby change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Willerby saw a 500% increase in anti-social behaviour. Willerby saw a large fall in other theft during June, when it fell by 86% compared to June in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | +50% | +500% | -50% | +300% | -67% | - | - | +100% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | - | - | -60% | - |
| Other Theft | - | -75% | -67% | -86% | -80% | -60% | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | - | - | - | -33% | +100% | - | - | +300% | - |
| Shoplifting | +50% | -50% | - | +50% | -17% | -50% | -75% | - | -33% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | - | -60% | - | -75% | - | -75% | +25% | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Willerby
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The most common crime in Willerby is shoplifting.What is the least common crime in Willerby?
Willerby's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021