South Cave Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked an unexpected shift in South Cave’s crime profile, with vehicle crime and shoplifting surging sharply despite an overall decline in violent offences. The area’s crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places it 37.5% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the UK’s broader context of 6.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52% of all crimes. drop from the previous month, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull. Public order offences, while only 16% of the total, were 46% above the UK average, suggesting local challenges in managing disturbances. The surge in vehicle crime and shoplifting, both doubling from zero to one and two incidents respectively, highlights a sudden shift in criminal focus. This pattern may be linked to the area’s built-up character, where limited retail presence and car parking infrastructure create opportunities for property-related crimes. Seasonal factors, including the winter months’ impact on local commerce and resident behaviour, likely contribute to these trends. The overall crime rate, however, remains significantly lower than the UK average, reinforcing South Cave’s status as a relatively low-crime area within East Riding of Yorkshire.

February 2026 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%), both rising from zero to one and two incidents respectively. These spikes contrast with a 43.5% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 23 to 13 cases. The area’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is 9% below the UK average for this category, but public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) are 46% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000). This divergence suggests a combination of local enforcement priorities and community dynamics. For residents, the doubling of vehicle crime highlights the need for heightened awareness in car parks and other vulnerable locations. The contrast between declining violent crime and rising property-related offences underscores shifting patterns in criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring planning.

South Cave's crime rate in February 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 30.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in the area, where winter months see reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in local retail hubs. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day across 28 days, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population of 6,238, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 250 residents—a statistic that contextualises the safety of the area within its demographic framework. The drop in violent crime, particularly a 43.5% reduction in violence and sexual offences, may partly explain the broader decline, though local factors such as community initiatives or seasonal transitions could also play a role.