Crime in South Cave: statistics, rates and trends

416 crimes were recorded in South Cave in the 12 months to July 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 230 reports (55% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, South Cave has the 880th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in South Cave was highest in the year to July 2018 (495 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (310). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Cave over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+32%). The largest falls were in other crime (-54%) and public order (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in South Cave

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Cave recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 55.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in South Cave

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Cave recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in South Cave

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Cave recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in South Cave

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Cave recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in South Cave

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Cave recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in South Cave

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Cave recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in South Cave

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Cave recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in South Cave

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Cave recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in South Cave

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Cave recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in South Cave

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Cave recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in South Cave

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Cave recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to South Cave, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Cave.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in South Cave over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Cave over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

South Cave has an estimated population of 6,456. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Cave sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to South Cave. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.