Cleethorpes Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cleethorpes' crime rate in October 2025 stood at 12.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 59.7% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights a persistent challenge for local authorities, though the area's crime profile reflects specific local patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.3% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (14.8%) and criminal damage and arson (9.9%). These figures align with Cleethorpes' character as a coastal town with a mix of residential, retail, and industrial zones, where high foot traffic in commercial areas may contribute to property-related crimes. Seasonal factors in October, such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though the data shows a 25% decrease in public order incidents this month compared to September. The town's proximity to major transport routes and its status as a commuter hub may also explain the relatively high rates of vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.2 per 1,000), which remain significantly above UK averages. While the overall crime rate remains elevated, the breakdown of offences suggests targeted interventions could address specific vulnerabilities, such as shoplifting in retail areas or vandalism in public spaces.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with burglary decreasing by 53.8% compared to September, a significant improvement that may reflect enhanced security measures or seasonal factors. Other theft also fell by 50%, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the early stages of the holiday season. However, bicycle theft surged by 133.3%, rising from 3 to 7 incidents, a sharp increase that may be tied to colder weather prompting more frequent bike usage or inadequate storage solutions in residential areas. Theft from the person, though a small proportion of total crimes, doubled from 0 to 1 incident, highlighting a potential rise in opportunistic crimes in high-traffic zones. The crime mix remained heavily skewed towards violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 4.9 per 1,000 residents—84% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends may be influenced by Cleethorpes' demographic profile, with higher concentrations of younger populations in certain areas. Shoplifting, at 1.8 per 1,000, was 186% above the UK average, a figure that likely reflects the town's retail presence and the challenges of managing high-traffic commercial spaces. Anti-social behaviour, however, showed a rare positive deviation, being 21% below the UK average, due to community initiatives or increased police presence in key areas.

Cleethorpes' crime rate in October 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a 1.8% decrease from 12.5 to 12.3 per 1,000 residents. This modest change suggests that local crime patterns have not undergone dramatic shifts, though the overall rate remains substantially higher than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 12 crimes per day in October, a figure that may be contextualised by Cleethorpes' population of 29,734. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 81 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the need for ongoing community engagement and policing efforts. When compared to the UK average, Cleethorpes' crime profile reveals stark contrasts: while violent crime rates are 84% higher than national averages, anti-social behaviour is 21% lower, indicating a mixed picture of local challenges and successes. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the importance of targeted interventions—such as improved lighting in high-crime areas or enhanced retail security measures—to address the most pressing issues. Residents may find the 53.8% reduction in burglary particularly relevant, as this decrease could signal the effectiveness of recent crime prevention strategies in residential zones.