Withernsea Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violent crime dominates Withernsea's crime profile in November 2024, accounting for nearly 60% of all reported incidents. At 7.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate sits 3.9% below the UK average of 7.6, a narrow but consistent margin. This contrasts sharply with the national trend for violent offences, which in Withernsea are 71% higher than the UK average (4.4 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000). The seasonal context of November—dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violence and sexual offences, which make up the largest single category. While property crime remains relatively low (8 incidents, 1.4% of total crimes), the data highlights a marked imbalance in the crime mix, with violent crime far outpacing property-related offences. This pattern may reflect Withernsea's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and retail areas, where social interactions during the evening hours could increase opportunities for conflict. The area's crime profile also shows notable discrepancies compared to national averages: anti-social behaviour is 37% below UK levels, while possession of weapons is 233% above, suggesting a combination of local factors and broader national trends. As the month progresses, the impact of seasonal events and changing light conditions may continue to influence crime patterns, though the overall rate remains slightly below the UK average.

November 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends compared to the previous month, with an overall crime rate dropping by 56.7% from 17.0 per 1,000 to 7.3 per 1,000. This dramatic reduction was driven by significant decreases in criminal damage and arson (-88.9%, from 27 to 3 incidents) and public order offences (-66.7%, from 6 to 2). However, one notable increase emerged: possession of weapons rose by 100% (0 to 1 incident), a category that is 233% above the UK average. The shift in crime mix also highlights a broader trend—violent crimes, which make up 59.5% of all incidents, remain high compared to the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, is 37% below the national average, suggesting local efforts may be effectively addressing this type of offence. For residents, the most immediate insight is the sharp decline in property-related crimes, which dropped from 33 incidents in October to 8 in November. This may reflect the impact of shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for theft. The category-specific comparisons also reveal a mixed picture: while shoplifting is 71% below the UK average, other theft remains 27% above, indicating potential vulnerabilities in retail security despite overall lower property crime rates.

Withernsea's November 2024 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 represents a striking 56.7% drop from the previous month's rate of 17.0 per 1,000. This reduction translates to a daily crime count of roughly 1 incident per day, a figure that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Withernsea's population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 136 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low level of personal risk compared to national benchmarks. This sharp decline from October's figures may be attributed to seasonal factors—shorter daylight hours in November likely reducing opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly those occurring in public spaces. However, the comparison to the UK average reveals a nuanced picture: while the overall rate is slightly below the national figure, specific categories show stark differences. For example, violent crimes in Withernsea are 71% higher than the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect local social dynamics or policing strategies. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 37% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused initiatives may be yielding results. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the impact of Withernsea's small size—5722 residents in total—making even modest changes in crime rates more noticeable. This context is important for residents assessing their personal safety: while the overall risk remains low, the elevated rates of violent crime indicate a need for continued attention to specific areas and times of day when incidents are more likely to occur.