South Cave Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate South Cave's crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 48.8% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents—19.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000—the area maintains a generally safer environment than the national average. However, this contrast is tempered by specific category imbalances: public order offences (7 incidents) and 'Other crime' (7 incidents) both exceed UK averages by 72% and 547% respectively, suggesting concentrated challenges in these areas. The seasonal context of peak summer, with schools out and tourism at its height, may contribute to these patterns. South Cave's built-up area within East Riding of Yorkshire likely experiences increased foot traffic during festivals and events, which could explain the surge in public order incidents. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the sharp rise in 'Other crime' and the disproportionate increase in anti-social behaviour highlight emerging trends that warrant further local analysis. The 21 incidents of violence and sexual offences, though 12% above the UK average for this category, are still comparatively low given the area's overall crime rate. This combination of category-specific surges and the overall lower rate reflects the unique character of South Cave as a smaller built-up area within a rural region, where localized factors may drive distinct crime patterns.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in 'Other crime' category reports, rising from one to seven incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in both anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, signals shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Public order offences surged 72% above the UK average, with 7 incidents recorded—far exceeding the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 20%, aligning closely with the UK average. The 12% surplus in violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) compared to the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 highlights a unique local challenge. For residents, the most striking data point is the 600% leap in 'Other crime', which may partly reflect increased reporting or evolving criminal tactics in the area.

South Cave's crime rate in July 2025 rose 16.2% from the previous month's 5.9 per 1,000 to 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's low overall crime profile. When scaled to the local population of 6,238, this translates to one reported crime for every 145 residents over the course of the month—a rate significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains context-dependent. The population-scaled perspective highlights that South Cave's crime environment is markedly less dense than national averages, even as specific categories like public order offences show marked deviations. This contrast underscores the importance of granular analysis in understanding local crime dynamics.