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 May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willerby and Kirk Ella crime rate of 2.96 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Willerby and Kirk Ella Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Willingham Way with total crimes: 3
  • High Meadows with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Willerby and Kirk Ella has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.96 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Willerby and Kirk Ella)CrimesRank (Willerby and Kirk Ella)CrimesRank (Willerby and Kirk Ella)
Bridlington South244 13,113 12,768 1
Minster and Woodmansey124 21,599 21,837 2
Goole South110 41,423 41,442 3
Bridlington Central and Old Town85 71,493 31,245 6
Howdenshire120 31,039 81,054 8
St Mary's87 61,319 51,341 4
South East Holderness84 91,311 61,330 5
Hessle105 51,256 71,215 7
Dale84 8997 9748 14
Driffield and Rural69 13926 10954 9
Wolds Weighton65 15914 12881 10
North Holderness73 10922 11856 12
Tranby70 11851 13860 11
Cottingham South70 12674 18649 18
Goole North55 19745 16821 13
Bridlington North55 18790 14694 17
East Wolds and Coastal66 14609 20695 16
Pocklington Provincial58 16780 15741 15
South West Holderness49 21677 17590 19
Snaith, Airmyn, Rawcliffe and Marshland55 17590 21524 23
Cottingham North42 23653 19580 20
Mid Holderness41 24570 22556 21
South Hunsley48 22539 24485 25
Howden32 25447 25510 24
Beverley Rural22 26342 26294 26

Willerby and Kirk Ella Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202521
February 202512
January 202526
December 202417
November 202410
October 202412
September 202412
August 202418
July 202413
June 202440
May 202414

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
September 20242
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20254
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20256
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Oak Hill (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Willingham Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. High Meadows (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Green Way Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Aston Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Overton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Kingston Rise (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Cowslip Chase (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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