Cleethorpes Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cleethorpes' overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 10.5 per 1,000 residents — 36.4% above the UK average of 7.7. This marked disparity underscores the area's distinct crime profile, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape at 45.4% of all reported incidents. The category's rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents is 83% above the UK average, a figure that likely reflects the built-up area's characteristics, including its proximity to major transport routes and the presence of retail hubs that may contribute to social interactions conducive to such offences. Public order offences (1.2 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.0 per 1,000) also significantly exceeded national rates, with the former 114% above and the latter 79% above. These patterns may be partially explained by the area's seasonal dynamics: September, with its transition from summer holidays to the academic year, often sees increased foot traffic and social activity in town centres, which could drive both violent and disorderly incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) was 32% below the UK average, a contrast that may indicate local efforts in community engagement or environmental design that mitigate such behaviour. The data also reveals a combination of crime types, with property crimes (96 incidents) and violent crimes (142 incidents) each contributing to the area's elevated overall rate. Shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) was 41% below the UK average, reflecting effective retail security measures or a lower density of high-value retail premises compared to national benchmarks. These findings suggest a need for targeted strategies that address the specific drivers of violence and disorder while building on areas where local conditions appear to reduce certain crime types.

September saw sharp month-on-month increases in bicycle theft (+200%), other crime (+140%), and theft from the person (+100%), suggesting emerging patterns in specific crime types. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 37.5% (40 to 25 incidents), and possession of weapons dropped 80% (5 to 1), potentially reflecting targeted interventions or seasonal shifts. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast in regional comparisons: violence and sexual offences (4.8 per 1,000) are 83% above the UK average, while shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) is 41% below. This divergence highlights the area's unique crime profile, with public order offences (1.2 per 1,000) also 114% above national rates. For residents, the 200% surge in bicycle theft — from 2 to 6 incidents — signals a specific vulnerability in local infrastructure or security practices that may warrant further attention.

Cleethorpes' crime rate in September 2024 (10.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 9.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.6 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests potential stabilisation in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a consistent pace of reported incidents. When scaled to the population, this equates to roughly one crime for every 95 residents over the course of the month — a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with 29,734 residents. The reduction from August aligns with seasonal patterns, as September marks the transition from summer holidays to the start of the academic year, potentially influencing crime dynamics. However, the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, indicating sustained challenges in maintaining lower crime levels relative to national benchmarks.