Skegness Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Skegness, a coastal town in East Lindsey, recorded a crime rate of 20.4 per 1,000 residents in July 2025—137.2% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark discrepancy positions Skegness as an outlier nationally, with its crime profile shaped by the interplay of tourism, seasonal events, and the town's built-up character. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.1% of all crimes (182 incidents), far exceeding the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.2% of total crimes (94 incidents), a rate 165% above the UK benchmark. These figures may be consistent with the summer tourism peak, where festivals and outdoor events could amplify public order challenges. Criminal damage and arson, at 39 incidents (8.4% of total crimes), also surged 50% month-on-month, suggesting a possible link to increased alcohol consumption or vandalism during extended summer evenings. The data highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (132 incidents) now accounting for 28.3% of total offences, compared to 39.1% for violent crimes—a reversal from earlier months. This balance may reflect the seasonal context, as tourist-driven retail activity could reduce property crime while increasing incidents of violence and disorder. The UK comparison underscores Skegness' unique position: while national crime rates have declined in recent years, this area's built-up environment and reliance on seasonal tourism create a distinct profile. The town's crime rate, though historically fluctuating with tourist cycles, remains significantly higher than the UK average, a pattern that may be partly explained by the concentration of transient populations during peak months.

July 2025 saw an 180% surge in 'other crime' incidents, rising from 5 to 14 cases—a sharp increase that may reflect unclassified activities or reporting changes. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common category, though its rate (4.1 per 1,000) is 165% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in public order management. Shoplifting incidents fell by 38.3% (from 60 to 37), a decline that contrasts with the 146% UK average for the category. This reduction may be attributed to seasonal shifts, as summer festivals and tourist activity could divert attention from retail areas. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Skegness was 49% below the UK average, a unique anomaly that may relate to the town's coastal geography and limited commuter parking. The 50% drop in bicycle theft, from 4 to 2 incidents, aligns with the seasonal context of increased outdoor events, where theft from the person fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), though this remains 100% below the UK average for the category.

Skegness' crime rate in July 2025 (20.4 per 1,000 residents) marks a 22.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 16.7 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, is consistent with seasonal patterns observed in coastal towns during peak tourism periods. Locally, the daily crime count averages 15 incidents per day—roughly one every 2.6 hours—highlighting the intensity of activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 49 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure of the population to crime in absolute terms. When scaled to the town's 22,885 residents, the rate remains starkly higher than the UK average, though the comparison section avoids direct UK daily or monthly benchmarks as no such figures exist for the nation. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Skegness' crime rate is an outlier nationally, the per capita impact is most visible in the clustering of violent and anti-social offences, which may be linked to the influx of transient visitors during summer festivals.