South Cave Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Cave's June 2024 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 29.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2, reflecting the area's consistently lower crime profile. The month's most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of all reported crimes with 16 incidents, a decline of 27.3% from May. This decrease aligns with seasonal patterns, as summer months often see reduced alcohol-fuelled violence and increased community engagement in public spaces. Burglary and other theft remained notable, with both categories doubling to four incidents each, though burglary's rate of 0.6 per 1,000 was 100% above the UK average of 0.3, an outlier that may reflect local vulnerabilities such as older housing stock or temporary occupancy in certain properties. The area's crime profile also showed a shift toward property crimes, which now constitute 55.6% of all incidents compared to 44.4% for violent crimes. This balance is consistent with South Cave's character as a small built-up area where retail and residential zones intersect, potentially increasing exposure to theft-related crimes. The start of the summer season, with its longer daylight hours and early tourism activity, likely contributed to the 100% increase in shoplifting.5 per 1,000 remains 19% below the UK average. These patterns illustrate how local geography and seasonal rhythms interact with national crime trends, creating a distinct but manageable security environment.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in three crime categories: burglary, other theft, and shoplifting. Burglary, which rose from two to four incidents, was 100% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a stark local anomaly. Other theft also doubled, reaching four incidents, and shoplifting, which moved from zero to three, remained 19% below the UK average. This contrast underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some categories align with national trends while others diverge sharply. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 27.3% from 22 to 16 incidents, a decline consistent with the start of summer when outdoor activity typically shifts. The violence rate of 2.6 per 1,000 was 6% below the UK average of 2.8, suggesting a possible correlation with reduced alcohol-related incidents during the warmer months. These changes reflect a shifting balance in the crime mix, with property crimes now accounting for 55.6% of total incidents compared to 44.4% for violent crimes, a reversal from the previous month.

South Cave's crime rate in June 2024 dropped by 10.0% compared to the previous month, falling from 6.4 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as the area experiences lower crime activity during the summer months when outdoor spaces are more frequented by residents. On a daily basis, the local figure shows approximately one reported crime per day in June, a consistent rhythm that reflects the area's relatively stable community dynamics. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 173 residents, illustrating the low frequency of incidents in a population of 6,238. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that South Cave remains a safer environment relative to national benchmarks, though local fluctuations in specific crime types suggest the need for ongoing monitoring of patterns such as the sharp rise in burglary.