Withernsea Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Withernsea's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 11.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40% above the UK average of 8.5. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 52.9% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.3%) and public order offences (8.8%). This pattern is consistent with a coastal built-up area, where seasonal factors and tourism dynamics may influence crime distribution. The start of summer, marked by longer daylight hours and the beginning of the tourist season, likely contributed to increased foot traffic in public spaces, which may have both amplified opportunities for certain crimes and prompted more visible policing. While violence remains high compared to the UK average, the 36.4% decrease in criminal damage and arson suggests potential seasonal adjustments in criminal activity. The presence of public order offences at 8.8% may reflect the challenges of managing crowds in a small built-up area during peak tourist periods. These figures underscore the combination of geography, seasonality, and local policing in shaping Withernsea's crime profile.

June saw a 200% increase in shoplifting, a stark contrast to the 7% below UK average for this category. This surge may reflect the start of summer tourism, which could have drawn transient populations to retail areas. Bicycle theft also doubled, likely linked to increased cycling during warmer weather. Conversely, other theft fell by 60%, due to targeted policing or seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity. Violence and sexual offences, at 6.3 per 1,000, were 116% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the 36.4% drop in criminal damage and arson. The 100% rise in possession of weapons highlights a concerning trend. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of contextual analysis.

Withernsea's crime rate in June 2023 dropped by 9.4% compared to May, falling from 13.1 to 11.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the start of summer, when seasonal patterns often see shifts in crime distribution. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-84 chance of experiencing a reported crime during the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of risk relative to the population of 5,722. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure that may reflect the area's built-up character and the concentration of services in a relatively small geographic footprint. The rate remains 40% above the UK average, but the downward trend suggests potential stability in policing efforts or community initiatives. This monthly exposure figure is particularly useful for residents considering long-term plans, as it illustrates the likelihood of encountering crime within a typical timeframe.