Withernsea Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Withernsea's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 13.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 60.2% above the UK average of 8.3. This marked elevation reflects a combination of seasonal dynamics and localized vulnerabilities. The area's crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (30 cases, 39.5% of total), which at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, are 87% above the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's coastal character and summer tourism patterns, which bring transient populations to public spaces. Burglary (8 cases, 1.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (8 cases, 1.4 per 1,000) followed closely, both significantly exceeding UK rates. The 324% disparity in burglary figures could indicate challenges in securing vacant properties during school holidays or summer festivals. Public order offences (8 cases, 1.4 per 1,000) also surged 126% above the UK average, reflecting increased foot traffic in the town centre during July. While anti-social behaviour cases (7 cases, 1.2 per 1,000) were 15% below the UK average, this may relate to community-focused policing efforts. The seasonal context of July — peak tourism, school holidays, and festivals — likely contributes to the heightened property crime rates, as transient visitors may leave homes unsecured. However, the decline in violence and sexual offences compared to prior months suggests that targeted policing strategies during summer events may be yielding results.

July 2023 saw a sharp 150% increase in other thefts, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This jump, combined with a 100% rise in burglary cases (from 4 to 8), indicates a shift in criminal focus toward property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 16.7% (from 36 to 30), a decline that contrasts with the overall rate increase. Burglary in Withernsea is 324% above the UK average (1.4 vs 0.3 per 1,000), a disparity that may reflect the area's coastal housing stock and seasonal property vacancy rates. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 50%, aligning with the UK average (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000), potentially due to reduced car usage during summer festivals. For residents, the 10.5% share of criminal damage and arson cases — 119% above the UK average — highlights the need for increased community vigilance during peak tourist season.

Withernsea's crime rate in July 2023 rose to 13.3 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.8% increase from June's 11.9. This upward trend contrasts with the area's usual seasonal patterns, where summer months typically see reduced crime due to tourism and fewer night-time residents. On a daily basis, the 76 reported crimes over 31 days equate to roughly two crimes per day — a figure that, while consistent with prior months, now sits above the area's historical summer averages. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of July, one crime occurred for every 75 residents, highlighting the concentrated nature of incidents. This ratio is particularly notable given Withernsea's coastal character, where seasonal events and transient populations may influence crime dynamics. The population context further underscores the significance: with 5,722 residents, the 76 crimes represent a proportionally higher burden than the UK average, suggesting localized factors are amplifying the rate despite national trends.