South Cave Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, South Cave recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends underscores the area’s unique crime profile, where violent crimes (18 incidents) outnumbered property crimes (11 incidents) for the first time this year. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.7% of all reported crimes, a figure slightly above the UK average but significantly lower than the national emphasis on property-related incidents. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as August—a peak holiday month—typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could theoretically elevate burglary risks. However, criminal damage and arson fell by 63.6% from the previous month, reflecting heightened police visibility or community initiatives during the summer. The dominance of violent crime in South Cave diverges from the UK pattern, where property crimes often dominate, and may indicate local dynamics such as community interactions or specific hotspots. Other theft and other crime categories also showed notable spikes, with the former rising to 1.0 per 1,000 residents (75% above the UK average) and the latter reaching 0.6 per 1,000 (275% above the UK average). These figures suggest a combination of factors, including potential shifts in criminal activity or reporting patterns, that warrant further analysis. Despite these spikes, the overall rate remains a significant distance from the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally lower crime environment.

August 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends within South Cave. Other theft surged by 500% (from 1 to 6), a rise that may partly explain the 75% increase in this category compared to the UK average. Simultaneously, other crime jumped by 300% (from 1 to 4), far exceeding the UK rate by 275%. These spikes contrast with a 63.6% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 11 to 4—a decline that aligns with the UK average but raises questions about the factors driving this shift. Violent crimes, though still 8% above the UK rate, decreased by 25% from the previous month, suggesting potential seasonal or localized influences. For residents, the most immediate concern remains other theft, which now constitutes 16.2% of all reported crimes, a figure that could signal increased vulnerability in specific areas or times of day.

South Cave's August 2024 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.9% decrease from the previous month’s 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in local crime. This decline is most pronounced in violent crimes, which fell by 25% (from 24 to 18), and in anti-social behaviour, which halved (from 2 to 1). However, other theft and other crime categories saw dramatic increases, rising by 500% and 300% respectively, highlighting shifting patterns in criminal activity. On a daily basis, South Cave recorded an average of one crime per day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 169 residents, a ratio that, when compared to the UK average, illustrates the area’s relatively low exposure to crime. With a population of 6,238, this statistic translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents, though the spikes in specific categories suggest localized vulnerabilities that warrant further attention.