Withernsea Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Withernsea's overall crime rate in August 2025 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This coastal town, known for its historic seafront and seasonal tourism, saw a distinct pattern in criminal activity that aligns with its character. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 57.5% of all reported incidents—a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, where such offences constitute 64% of all crimes. This suggests a higher concentration of violent incidents in Withernsea compared to the national picture, potentially influenced by the area's transient population during peak holiday months. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 12.8% each, though both categories remained below the UK averages for their respective categories. The seasonal context of August—typically a peak time for tourism and empty homes—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violence and public order issues, as transient visitors may interact differently with local communities. While property crimes were relatively low (6 incidents, or 12.8% of total crimes), the town's proximity to major transport routes and its status as a regional hub may explain the modest levels of burglary and vehicle crime. The data illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the town's geographic positioning, with August's crime profile reflecting both the pressures of a tourist destination and the challenges of maintaining community safety in a coastal built-up area.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in Withernsea's crime dynamics, with bicycle theft and shoplifting both rising by 100% from zero to one incident each—a stark contrast to the UK averages for these categories. This surge may be linked to increased foot traffic during the summer months. Conversely, violent crimes decreased by 10% compared to the previous month, falling from 30 to 27 incidents. This reduction, while modest, contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which remains significantly higher in Withernsea (4.7 per 1,000) than the national figure (2.9 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour also increased by 50%, rising from four to six incidents, potentially reflecting the pressures of a transient population during peak holiday periods. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, from five to two incidents—a decline that may be attributed to targeted enforcement efforts or the seasonal closure of certain premises. The town's public order offences, at 1.1 per 1,000, were 90% above the UK average, highlighting a particular challenge in managing disorder in public spaces. These figures offer a nuanced picture of Withernsea's crime profile, where localised factors such as tourism, community dynamics, and seasonal transitions play a significant role in shaping monthly trends.

Withernsea's crime rate in August 2025 (8.2 per 1,000) was 6.1% lower than the previous month's rate of 8.7 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline, though modest, contrasts with the town's position slightly above the UK average, underscoring the need for continued vigilance in maintaining safety. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that residents may find useful when assessing local risk. Monthly exposure statistics show that over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 122 residents—a rate that, while higher than the UK average, remains relatively low in absolute terms given Withernsea's population of 5,722. This perspective is critical for understanding the scale of crime in context: while the town's violent crime rate is higher than the national average, the overall number of incidents remains small in proportion to its population. The comparison to the UK average also reveals disparities in specific categories, such as public order offences, which were 90% above the national figure. These differences highlight the importance of localised factors—such as the town's coastal location, seasonal tourism patterns, and community dynamics—in shaping crime profiles. For residents, the data suggests that while Withernsea is not a high-crime area, targeted interventions may be necessary to address specific issues like public order and violent incidents, which affect this built-up coastal community.