Crime Rate in Willerby and Kirk Ella: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willerby and Kirk Ella

The total recorded crimes in Willerby and Kirk Ella, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willerby and Kirk Ella crime rate of 2.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Willerby and Kirk Ella, encompassing approximately 16,911 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Willerby and Kirk Ella Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Worleby Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lilac Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • John Gray Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Willerby and Kirk Ella?

To understand the safety of Willerby and Kirk Ella, we need to analyze Willerby and Kirk Ella crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Riding of Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Willerby and Kirk Ella demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 549 crimes compared to 966.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Willerby and Kirk Ella had fewer crimes than the East Riding of Yorkshire average, with 527 crimes compared to 931. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Willerby and Kirk Ella recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Riding of Yorkshire, Willerby and Kirk Ella has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Willerby and Kirk Ella Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Willerby and Kirk Ella has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.84 ranking 19th out of 25 in the East Riding of Yorkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Willerby and Kirk Ella crimes were 549. The crime rate of Willerby and Kirk Ella in 2024 was 32.46 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willerby and Kirk Ella were around 527 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.16 (year) or 2.60 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Riding of Yorkshire)CrimesRank (East Riding of Yorkshire)CrimesRank (East Riding of Yorkshire)
Bridlington South191 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey103 51,599 21,837 2
Howdenshire164 21,039 81,054 8
Goole South130 31,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town126 41,493 31,245 6
St Mary's101 61,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness82 91,311 61,330 5
Hessle73 121,256 71,215 7
Tranby96 7851 13860 11
Dale88 8997 9748 14
Driffield and Rural63 13926 10954 9
Wolds Weighton76 11914 12881 10
Goole North82 10745 16821 13
North Holderness54 17922 11856 12
Bridlington North57 16790 14694 17
Cottingham North61 14653 19580 20
Pocklington Provincial40 23780 15741 15
South West Holderness57 15677 17590 19
East Wolds and Coastal43 21609 20695 16
Cottingham South50 18674 18649 18
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland46 20590 21524 23
Mid Holderness30 25570 22556 21
South Hunsley40 22539 24485 25
Howden32 24447 25510 24
Beverley Rural23 26342 26294 26

Willerby and Kirk Ella Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
September 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 215 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202512
January 202526
December 202417
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202418
July 202413
June 202440
May 202414
April 202420

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Willerby and Kirk Ella in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Willerby and Kirk Ella postcode area is presented below.

1. Worleby Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
2. Lilac Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
3. John Gray Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Setterwood Garth (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Kingston Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Aston Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wolfreton Villas (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Redwoods (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oak Hill (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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