Cleethorpes Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cleethorpes' crime profile in August 2023 reveals a stark imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter accounting for 38.2% of all reported incidents compared to 33.5% for property crime. The area's overall crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents places it 40.7% above the UK average of 8.1, highlighting persistent challenges in maintaining public safety. Violence and sexual offences dominate the breakdown, reflecting patterns often seen in coastal towns with seasonal tourism fluctuations. This category's rate of 4.4 per 1,000 is 67% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions during peak holiday periods. Public order offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, are 150% above the UK average, likely tied to increased foot traffic and events in the town's core areas. Seasonal factors appear to play a role, as August is typically a peak month for tourism and temporary population shifts, which may contribute to both public disorder and targeted offences. The area's relatively low burglary rate—0.1 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.3—suggests effective property security measures or a lower risk profile, though this contrasts with the sharp rise in bicycle theft (up 133.3% month-on-month). These dynamics underscore the need for tailored policing strategies that address both transient and resident-driven crime patterns in Cleethorpes.

August 2023 saw a 37.8% decrease in shoplifting, dropping from 45 to 28 incidents, a shift that may reflect improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during summer holidays. Conversely, bicycle theft surged by 133.3%, rising from 3 to 7 cases, a trend consistent with increased cycling during warmer months. The violent crime category, which constitutes nearly 40% of all reported incidents, remains significantly above the UK average (67% higher), with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38.2% of the total. This imbalance may indicate a need for enhanced community engagement initiatives to address underlying social tensions. Public order offences, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, are 150% above the UK average, likely exacerbated by the town's role as a tourist destination during August. Burglary rates fell by 60% compared to July, due to fewer empty homes during the summer months. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics, requiring ongoing monitoring and adaptive policing strategies.

Cleethorpes' crime rate in August 2023 dropped by 11.9% compared to the previous month, declining from 13.0 to 11.4 per 1,000 residents. This reduction, while modest, suggests some success in addressing transient crime spikes typical of the summer season. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while lower than July, remains a concern for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 87 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents in a community of 29,734 people. This monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for understanding the scale of crime relative to the population. Compared to the UK average, Cleethorpes' violent crime rate is higher, but property crime rates are broadly in line with national trends. The contrast between Cleethorpes' public order challenges and the UK's generally lower rates in this category underscores the unique pressures faced by coastal towns during peak tourism periods. These comparisons provide context for residents and policymakers seeking to benchmark local performance against national standards.