Withernsea Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Withernsea in September 2025 reveals a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the local landscape. At 9.6 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 29.7% higher than the UK average, a disparity that reflects the disproportionate prevalence of violence and sexual offences (54.6% of all crimes) and public order offences (20.0%). This pattern is particularly notable given Withernsea's status as a coastal town with a seasonal influx of visitors during university freshers' week and the start of the school year. The high incidence of violent crime, which is 102% above the UK average, may be linked to the town's demographic composition and the social pressures that accompany transient populations. Public order offences, which are 252% above the national average, could be attributed to the concentration of nightlife and retail activity in the town centre, where late-night gatherings and increased foot traffic may exacerbate disorder. In contrast, property crimes remain relatively low, with burglary and vehicle crime both below the UK average — a trend consistent with Withernsea's lower population density and the relative scarcity of high-value assets in residential areas. The seasonal context of September, with its transition from summer to autumn, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, as the return to structured routines may both mitigate and amplify different types of criminal activity depending on local conditions.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with 'other crime' surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 150% (from 2 to 5). These jumps suggest emerging patterns or localized pressures that may warrant closer attention. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by two-thirds, dropping from 6 to 2 incidents — a decline that contrasts with the overall upward trend. The dominance of violent crimes, which are 102% above the UK average (5.2 per 1,000), raises questions about the area's social dynamics. Public order offences, at 1.9 per 1,000, are 252% above the national average, a stark deviation that may reflect the town's seasonal rhythms, such as university freshers' week or increased foot traffic in coastal areas. These figures highlight a crime mix that is skewed toward violence and disorder, diverging from typical patterns observed in similar UK locations.

Withernsea's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 17.1% increase from the previous month's 8.2 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average, which remains stable at 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local crime rate translates to approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents — a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of just over 5,700 people. While the rate of anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 66.7%, other categories like public order offences and violent crimes continued to outpace national averages. This suggests that while some issues are being addressed, broader systemic challenges persist in maintaining public safety.