Withernsea Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime picture in Withernsea during June 2024 reveals a stark contrast between expected seasonal trends and actual patterns. While the start of summer typically correlates with increased tourism and outdoor activity in coastal areas, the data shows a significant overrepresentation of violent crime compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 60% of all reported incidents, a rate 161% higher than the national average. This anomaly is compounded by public order offences, which were 211% above UK levels, suggesting a potential link to local dynamics such as community tensions or unaddressed social issues. The seasonal context of June—longer daylight hours and the onset of summer—might have contributed to increased public visibility of incidents, though the absence of a corresponding rise in property crimes challenges typical assumptions about seasonal crime patterns. Criminal damage and arson also surged, 162% above UK averages, indicating a possible convergence of factors affecting both property and personal safety. Anti-social behaviour and other thefts fell below UK levels, with anti-social behaviour being 64% lower than the national average. This mixed picture may reflect the unique character of Withernsea as a coastal town with a mix of residential and recreational spaces, where the interplay of local demographics and environmental factors could shape crime trends in ways distinct from larger urban centres or inland areas.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in robbery cases, with one incident reported after none in May. This unexpected rise in a typically rare category suggests a potential shift in criminal activity or reporting patterns. Meanwhile, other thefts plummeted by 83.3%, dropping from six to one incident—a stark contrast that may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity or improved security measures. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking imbalance: violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 60% of all incidents, 161% above the UK average. This high rate of violent crime, combined with public order offences being 211% above the national average, indicates a significant divergence from typical patterns. Such a concentration of violent and disruptive crime raises questions about local factors, though can be established from this data alone.

Withernsea's crime rate in June 2024 remained stable at 11.9 per 1,000 compared to the previous month, reflecting minimal month-on-month change. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 83 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk, though it does not account for variations in individual experience. The population-scaled perspective shows that Withernsea's crime rate remains higher than the UK average, but the consistency between June and May suggests no immediate spike in activity. The absence of a significant shift in overall crime rate contrasts with the sharp increases in specific categories, indicating that underlying patterns may persist despite fluctuations in individual types.