South Cave Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

South Cave's September 2023 crime profile reveals a striking contrast between its overall safety and specific outlier categories. The area's overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places it 51.2% below the UK average of 8.0, a disparity that underscores its status as one of the UK's safest built-up areas. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 37.5% of all incidents—were recorded at 1.4 per 1,000 residents, 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This anomaly may be attributed to the area's rural-adjacent character, where lower population density and limited nightlife reduce opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, 'other theft' at 0.8 per 1,000 residents exceeded the UK average by 33%, a figure that could be explained by the proximity to larger urban centres where retail activity generates higher theft rates. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local institutions and the transition from summer to autumn—appears to have influenced crime patterns. The decrease in shoplifting (75% drop) aligns with the typical post-summer lull in retail activity, while the rise in public order offences may reflect the increased presence of students in the area. 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified incidents—rose by 100%, suggesting either a reporting anomaly or a shift in criminal activity that requires further analysis. These patterns illustrate the combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and broader regional influences in shaping South Cave's crime profile.

September 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'other crime' and 'robbery' each experiencing a 100% increase from zero to two and one incident respectively. This spike in 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified incidents—suggests a potential gap in reporting or a shift in criminal activity that deserves closer attention. Conversely, shoplifting incidents dropped by 75%, from four to one, a decline consistent with the seasonal slowdown in retail activity following the summer months. The 'other theft' category, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, exceeded the UK average by 33%, indicating a localized trend that may be influenced by the area's proximity to larger towns with higher retail foot traffic. Public order offences also rose sharply, doubling from two to four incidents, a change that may reflect the return of students to local institutions as September marks the start of the academic year. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in South Cave, where seasonal transitions and community rhythms appear to play a measurable role.

South Cave's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 27.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with a broader seasonal pattern observed in similar built-up areas, where the transition from summer to autumn often correlates with reduced outdoor activity and lower alcohol consumption in public spaces. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day in September, a figure that, while low, remains consistent with the area's historical profile as a relatively quiet, rural-adjacent community. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 260 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that places South Cave firmly within the safest 20% of UK areas when measured against monthly exposure. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area's safety: with 6,238 residents, the 24 total crimes recorded represent a manageable burden for local policing resources, particularly when compared to the UK average of 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.