Withernsea Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Withernsea’s December 2023 crime profile reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for 59.2% of all incidents. At 12.4 per 1,000, the area’s overall crime rate is 72.2% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the urgency of addressing persistent challenges. Violence and sexual offences dominate, contributing 42 incidents (7.3 per 1,000) and 179% above the UK average for this category. This dominance may be partly explained by the seasonal context of December, a month marked by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and the presence of transient populations in the town’s retail and leisure hubs. Public order offences (9.9%) and criminal damage (8.5%) also exceed UK averages by 150% and 96%, respectively, suggesting that disturbances in public spaces remain a concern. The lower share of property crimes (19.7%) contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically account for a larger proportion. This shift could reflect the area’s character as a coastal town with a focus on tourism and local services, which may see different crime patterns compared to urban or industrial areas. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 71.4% from the previous month, due to the holidays reducing social friction or community engagement initiatives. The data also shows that shoplifting, though low (1.4% of total crimes), is 59% below the UK average, indicating effective retail security measures or a smaller volume of high-street activity. These trends, while influenced by seasonality, require careful analysis to determine whether they signal long-term shifts or temporary fluctuations. The high proportion of violent crime, combined with the area’s coastal identity, may suggest that targeted strategies—such as increased policing in nightlife areas or community outreach programs—are necessary to address the root causes of violence.

December 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violent crimes maintaining their dominance over property-related offences. While property crimes accounted for 14 incidents (19.7% of total), violent crimes numbered 42 (59.2%), a stark contrast that may reflect the seasonal dynamics of a coastal town. The month-on-month changes revealed a sharp increase in possession of weapons (+100%) and shoplifting (+100%), both rising from zero to one incident each. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, could indicate emerging trends or localized issues requiring attention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 71.4% (from 14 to 4), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 62.5% (from 16 to 6), linked to holiday-related shifts in community activity. Violence and sexual offences remained 179% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a figure that underscores the area’s need for sustained focus on addressing violent crime. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 59.2% share of violent crimes, which suggests that targeted measures in high-risk areas, such as the town centre, may be necessary to curb this trend.

Withernsea’s crime rate in December 2023 (12.4 per 1,000) marked a 28.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 17.3 per 1,000. This decline, though significant, still leaves the area 72.2% above the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while manageable, reflects the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 81 residents, a ratio that highlights the density of incidents relative to the population of 5,722. This monthly exposure, though lower than the previous month, remains a concern for residents, particularly given the seasonal context of December, which typically sees increased activity in retail and social spaces. The drop in anti-social behaviour (71.4% decrease) and criminal damage (62.5% decrease) may partly explain the overall decline, though the high proportion of violent crimes suggests that targeted interventions are still necessary. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even modest reductions in crime rates can have meaningful impacts on community well-being, especially in an area where violent crime remains elevated compared to the UK average.