Withernsea Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Withernsea's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 17.0 per 1,000 residents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This 109.9% deviation highlights the area's distinct challenges. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (34.0% of total), criminal damage and arson (27.8%), and burglary (14.4%). These figures suggest a pattern skewed toward property and violent crime, which may partly explain the elevated rates compared to the UK. October's seasonal context—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—could contribute to increased criminal activity. The area's coastal location and mixed demographics, including a significant proportion of older residents and transient populations, may also play a role. While the UK average for violence is 2.7 per 1,000, Withernsea's rate of 5.8 per 1,000 is 117% above. Similarly, criminal damage and arson, which are rare nationally (0.6 per 1,000), surged to 4.7 per 1,000 here. This divergence from the national profile underscores the need for localized insights, as national trends may not fully capture Withernsea's unique circumstances.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was the 440% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 5 to 27 incidents. This spike, which is 697% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggests a possible link to seasonal factors such as Halloween or the autumnal transition, when lighting and visibility conditions may shift. Burglary also surged by 366.7%, jumping from 3 to 14 cases—a rate of 2.5 per 1,000, 658% above the UK average. These figures highlight a significant imbalance in property crime trends compared to the rest of the country. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, a rate of 0.2 per 1,000, which is 72% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This could reflect targeted policing efforts or reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Other crime, including unclassified incidents, rose by 200%, from 1 to 3, though the UK average for this category is 0.2 per 1,000, making Withernsea's rate of 0.5 per 1,000 178% higher. Residents may find the 72% reduction in shoplifting noteworthy, as it indicates a potential success in addressing retail crime.

Withernsea's October 2024 crime rate of 17.0 per 1,000 marks an 83.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 9.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sharp upward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 3 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while local, underscores the intensity of criminal activity in a relatively small population of 5,722 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 59 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally high compared to the UK average. This statistic, when contextualized, illustrates the disproportionate impact of crime on Withernsea's population. For example, a resident has a 1-in-59 chance of experiencing a crime during October, which is far higher than the national average. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes the need for localized strategies, as the rate of 17.0 per 1,000 is not just a numerical anomaly but a reflection of systemic challenges within the area. While the UK's overall crime rate is 8.1 per 1,000, Withernsea's rate is nearly double, highlighting a significant divergence that requires targeted intervention.