Withernsea Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 saw Withernsea's overall crime rate reach 10.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.4% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of a pattern where the area's crime profile diverges significantly from national trends, particularly in violent crime categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 60.7% of all reported incidents (37 cases) and 128% above the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, schools out, and a surge in tourism—likely contributes to this pattern, with festivals and outdoor events potentially increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. Public order offences (11.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8.2%) followed as the next most common categories, both exceeding UK averages by 87% and 43% respectively. The area's violent crime rate is 2.9 per 1,000 nationally, but in Withernsea it stands at 6.5 per 1,000, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents that may reflect the town's specific social dynamics or environmental factors. While direct causation, the summer months often see heightened activity in public spaces, which could correlate with the observed rise in violence and disorder-related crimes.

July 2024 brought significant month-on-month shifts in Withernsea's crime profile. Other thefts saw a 200% increase, rising from 1 to 3 cases, while burglary doubled from 0 to 4. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns linked to seasonal opportunities such as unsecured holiday properties or increased foot traffic during festivals. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 44.4% (from 9 to 5 cases), possibly due to heightened policing around events or community efforts to prevent vandalism. Violent crimes, though still the dominant category, decreased by 9.8% compared to June, suggesting some stabilisation in the most concerning area of the crime mix. The area's violent crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 is 128% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour, which stood at 0.5 per 1,000 (66% below the UK average). This divergence highlights Withernsea's unique challenges, with violence and disorder dominating over property crime. For residents, the 200% rise in other thefts may be particularly concerning, as it indicates a potential increase in opportunistic crimes that could affect households during the summer months.

Withernsea's crime rate in July 2024 (10.7 per 1,000) represents an 11.6% decline from June's 12.1 per 1,000, suggesting some short-term moderation in the area's overall crime trend. However, this rate remains significantly above the UK average, with a 27.4% gap that underscores the area's distinct profile. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over July, a figure that may seem low but reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific categories. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 94 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, is higher than the UK average when considering the disproportionate share of violent crimes. With a population of 5,722, the town's crime dynamics are shaped by its relatively small size and the impact of concentrated incidents. For example, the 37 violent crimes reported in July equate to over 6% of the population being directly affected by such incidents, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a close-knit community. This comparison highlights the need for targeted interventions, as the town's crime profile is not simply a scaled-up version of the UK average but reflects specific local factors that amplify certain types of crime.