Cleethorpes Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cleethorpes' crime profile in May 2023 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the landscape. At 13.9 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 73.8% above the UK average, a disparity that underscores systemic challenges. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences (41.6% of total crimes) account for nearly half of all reported incidents, far exceeding the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (2.8 vs 5.8 in Cleethorpes). This dominance of violent crime is consistent with Cleethorpes' character as a coastal town with a significant retail and leisure sector, where public spaces and late-night activity may contribute to higher rates of alcohol-fuelled incidents. Public order offences (11.8%) further amplify this pattern, 158% above the UK average, likely reflecting the impact of bank holidays and extended evenings in May, which typically see increased socialising and outdoor drinking. Meanwhile, property crimes, though lower than violent offences, remain elevated: shoplifting (8.0% of total crimes) is 124% above the UK average, possibly linked to the town's high street retail presence. The seasonal context of May—longer evenings, warmer weather, and bank holidays—may partly explain the persistence of these trends, as outdoor activity and social interactions increase. However, the area's crime mix also includes anomalies: anti-social behaviour (9.4%) is only 2% below the UK average, suggesting a nuanced interplay between local policing efforts and community dynamics. These patterns collectively illustrate a town where violent and public order crimes are persistent challenges, requiring targeted interventions that address both the physical environment and social factors.

May 2023 saw notable shifts in Cleethorpes' crime profile. Anti-social behaviour increased by 34.5% compared to the previous month, reaching 39 incidents. This rise may partly explain the continued dominance of public order offences (11.8% of total crimes), which remain 158% above the UK average. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes surged by 40%, with seven incidents reported—double the previous month's figure. This increase contrasts with declines in criminal damage and arson (-35.1%) and possession of weapons (-66.7%), though the latter's drop from six to two incidents raises questions about the sustainability of this trend. The crime mix also reveals stark disparities: while violence and sexual offences (5.8 per 1,000) remain 109% above the UK average, theft from the person and robbery fell to zero incidents, both 100% below the national average. For residents, the 41.6% share of violent crimes highlights a pressing concern that warrants ongoing attention from local authorities.

Cleethorpes' crime rate in May 2023 (13.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 5.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 14.7 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests a slight moderation in reported incidents, though the area remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the 414 total crimes recorded over 31 days equate to approximately 13 crimes per day—a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the persistent demand for policing resources. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 72 residents highlights the frequency with which residents encounter crime in their daily lives. This rate, though lower than April, still reflects a challenge for local authorities, particularly given the area's demographic and geographic profile. The population context—29,734 residents—further illustrates how these figures translate into real-world impacts, with crime affecting a proportion of the community that is higher than the national average.