Withernsea Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Withernsea’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. At 6.6 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate was 9.6% below the UK average of 7.3, a distinction that underscores Withernsea’s relatively safer environment compared to national trends. The dominance of violent crimes — 18 incidents, or 47.4% of the total — contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence may be influenced by Withernsea’s location as a coastal town, where transient populations and seasonal events such as Bonfire Night could temporarily elevate tensions. Property crimes, while lower in number (14 incidents), still accounted for 36.8% of all reported crimes, reflecting the ongoing challenge of securing homes and businesses in an area with significant retail and leisure activity. The month’s crime picture was shaped by November’s unique dynamics: the post-Black Friday shopping period, which may have driven shoplifting spikes, and the encroaching darkness of winter, which can impact visibility and deterrence. These factors, combined with Withernsea’s character as a seaside town with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely contribute to the area’s crime patterns. While violent crime remains the most prominent category, the overall rate remains stable, suggesting that local efforts to address security concerns may be having a measurable impact.

November 2025 saw a 200% rise in shoplifting, jumping from one to three incidents — a stark contrast to the 21% UK average reduction in the same category. This surge may be linked to Black Friday promotions, though the area’s rate remains below the UK average for shoplifting. Burglary also doubled from one to two cases, a trend that could reflect seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during colder weather. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 87.5%, dropping from eight to one incident, due to the quieter post-holiday period. Violent crimes, which make up 47.4% of all reported incidents, are 25% above the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This discrepancy may be attributed to Withernsea’s proximity to coastal areas, where transient populations and nightlife activity could contribute to higher rates. Public order offences also fell by two-thirds, though they remain 6% above the UK average, highlighting local challenges that persist despite the overall decline.

Withernsea’s crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 24.0% compared to the previous month, falling from 8.7 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal pattern, as November’s shorter daylight hours and post-Black Friday shopping activity may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 151 residents — a statistic that contextualises the local experience in human terms. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which sits at 7.3 per 1,000. The drop from October to November may also be influenced by the timing of local events, such as Bonfire Night, which could have temporarily shifted crime patterns. However, the consistency of Withernsea’s rate compared to other months suggests a stable underlying trend rather than a one-off fluctuation.