Cleethorpes Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cleethorpes' crime profile in August 2024 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former significantly outpacing the latter. The overall crime rate of 11.6 per 1,000 residents—41.5% above the UK average—highlights a divergence from national trends, particularly in violent crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 43.6% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (86% above). This dominance of violent crime contrasts with property crimes, which, while contributing 29.4% of the total, show mixed performance against UK averages. For instance, shoplifting fell 44% below the UK rate, but criminal damage and arson surged 126% above national levels. August, as a peak holiday month, likely amplifies risks associated with tourism, including anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which rose sharply. The area's coastal character and seasonal dynamics—such as empty homes during holidays—may also contribute to increased burglary risks, though this was not a major factor in August. These patterns suggest a combination of local geography, tourism, and seasonal activity, with violent crime emerging as a defining feature of Cleethorpes' crime picture this month.

August 2024 marked a sharp increase in possession of weapons, rising 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, a trend that may reflect heightened tensions during the peak holiday season. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 122.2%, climbing from 18 to 40 reports, suggesting a possible link to increased foot traffic or summer-related gatherings. Violent crimes, at 150 incidents (43.6% of total), remained 86% above the UK average for this category, indicating a stark contrast to national patterns. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), potentially due to fewer commuters or seasonal shifts in activity. The dominance of violent crime over property crime—despite a 44% below UK average for shoplifting—raises questions about local factors such as tourism, summer events, or community dynamics that may be influencing crime patterns.

Cleethorpes' crime rate in August 2024 rose to 11.6 per 1,000 residents, a 20.8% increase from 9.6 per 1,000 in July. This places the area 41.5% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a marked divergence from national trends. On a daily basis, 11 crimes were reported each day in August, highlighting a persistent level of activity despite the summer season. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 86 residents, a figure that, while contextually relevant to Cleethorpes, does not directly compare to UK-wide monthly exposure rates. The population context reveals that 29,734 residents in Cleethorpes experienced this rate, which, when scaled, underscores the relative concentration of crime in this built-up area compared to the UK average. This comparison suggests that local factors—such as tourism, seasonal patterns, or community dynamics—may be amplifying crime trends in ways distinct from national averages.