Crime in Cleethorpes: statistics, rates and trends
4,612 crimes were recorded in Cleethorpes in the 12 months to August 2026, 157.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cleethorpes at a glance
- Crime trends in Cleethorpes
- Types of crime in Cleethorpes
- Cleethorpes compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cleethorpes
- Streets with the most crime in Cleethorpes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cleethorpes
- Demographics of Cleethorpes
- Questions about crime in Cleethorpes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,666), shoplifting (818) and criminal damage and arson (416) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 48th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Cleethorpes | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,612 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 157.2 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 29,346 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Cleethorpes of any year here (4,612 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,612 | 157.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,236 | 144.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,868 | 131.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,423 | 150.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 4,169 | 142.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,510 | 119.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,877 | 132.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,144 | 141.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,405 | 150.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 397 |
| July 2026 | 495 |
| June 2026 | 445 |
| May 2026 | 436 |
| April 2026 | 379 |
| March 2026 | 357 |
| February 2026 | 337 |
| January 2026 | 361 |
| December 2025 | 326 |
| November 2025 | 342 |
| October 2025 | 365 |
| September 2025 | 372 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cleethorpes recorded notably more shoplifting (3.3 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 537 to 818 and drugs rose from 69 to 98, while bicycle theft fell from 54 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,666 | 56.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 818 | 27.9 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 416 | 14.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 403 | 13.7 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Public order | 328 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 206 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Burglary | 204 | 7.0 | 3.6 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 186 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Other crime | 152 | 5.2 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Drugs | 98 | 3.3 | 3.3 | +42% |
| Robbery | 43 | 1.5 | 1.4 | +23% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 1.3 | 1.0 | +6% |
| Bicycle theft | 35 | 1.2 | 0.8 | -35% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cleethorpes; the highest is Grimsby (167.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Waltham (30.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cleethorpes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humberston and New Waltham | 872 | 54.3 | -65% |
| Grimsby | 14,486 | 167.6 | +7% |
| Waltham | 212 | 30.9 | -80% |
| Immingham | 992 | 93.9 | -40% |
| Withernsea | 701 | 122.3 | -22% |
| Louth | 2,005 | 110.5 | -30% |
| Hedon | 415 | 62.2 | -60% |
| Brigg | 617 | 116.4 | -26% |
Of the 3 areas within Cleethorpes, Sidney Sussex had the highest crime rate (195.5 per 1,000) and Haverstoe the lowest (86.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Sussex | Neighbourhood | 11,808 | 2,309 | 195.5 |
| Croft Baker | Neighbourhood | 11,060 | 1,618 | 146.3 |
| Haverstoe | Neighbourhood | 9,435 | 817 | 86.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Cleethorpes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Queen Mary Avenue” (486).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Mary Avenue | 486 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 219 |
| On or near Parking Area | 194 |
| On or near Nightclub | 185 |
| On or near Phelps Street | 184 |
| On or near Short Street | 123 |
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Grimsby Road | 92 |
| On or near Sidney Way | 63 |
| On or near Daubney Street | 59 |
Of the 4,209 crimes in Cleethorpes with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 403 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,444 | 34.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,303 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 402 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 362 | 8.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 210 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 169 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 141 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 68 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 23 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Cleethorpes has an estimated population of 29,346 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (29%, against 20%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cleethorpes average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cleethorpes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 22.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cleethorpes a safe place to live?
Cleethorpes recorded 157.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 48th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Cleethorpes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,666 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (818).
Is crime in Cleethorpes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleethorpes was up 9% on the year before: 4,612 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,236 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cleethorpes?
About 29,346 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cleethorpes?
Cleethorpes is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.