Crime in Withernsea: statistics, rates and trends
701 crimes were recorded in Withernsea in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Withernsea at a glance
- Crime trends in Withernsea
- Types of crime in Withernsea
- Withernsea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Withernsea
- Streets with the most crime in Withernsea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Withernsea
- Demographics of Withernsea
- Questions about crime in Withernsea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (324), anti-social behaviour (72) and public order (69) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 162nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Withernsea | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 701 | 22,153 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.3 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,732 | 355,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Withernsea peaked in the year to August 2018 (975 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (607). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 701 | 122.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 609 | 106.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 853 | 148.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 806 | 140.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 607 | 105.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 618 | 107.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 684 | 119.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 712 | 124.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 975 | 170.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 50 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
Compared with England and Wales, Withernsea recorded notably more other crime (2.4 times the national rate), public order (81% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (65% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (32% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 52 and anti-social behaviour rose from 43 to 72, while burglary fell from 45 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 324 | 56.5 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 12.6 | 15.4 | +67% |
| Public order | 69 | 12.0 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 10.8 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 9.1 | 8.5 | +160% |
| Other crime | 29 | 5.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Withernsea; the highest is Grimsby (167.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Waltham (30.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Withernsea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedon | 415 | 62.2 | -49% |
| Cleethorpes | 4,612 | 157.2 | +29% |
| Immingham | 992 | 93.9 | -23% |
| Grimsby | 14,486 | 167.6 | +37% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 872 | 54.3 | -56% |
| Hornsea | 542 | 65.8 | -46% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +12% |
| Waltham | 212 | 30.9 | -75% |
South East Holderness is the one area listed within Withernsea, with 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Holderness | Neighbourhood | 14,705 | 1,132 | 77.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Withernsea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 54 |
| On or near Waxholme Road | 50 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Avenue | 38 |
| On or near Northfield | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near High Brighton Street | 31 |
| On or near Edward Street | 26 |
| On or near Seaside Road | 26 |
| On or near A1033 | 25 |
| On or near Queen Street | 25 |
Of the 629 crimes in Withernsea with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 274 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 159 | 25.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Withernsea has an estimated population of 5,732 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and more retired residents (34%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Withernsea average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Withernsea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Withernsea a safe place to live?
Withernsea recorded 122.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 162nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and public order.
What is the most common crime in Withernsea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 324 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Withernsea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Withernsea was up 15% on the year before: 701 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 609 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Withernsea?
About 5,732 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Withernsea?
Withernsea 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.