Crime in Withernsea: statistics, rates and trends
698 crimes were recorded in Withernsea in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Withernsea
- Questions about crime in Withernsea
- About this data
698 crimes were recorded in Withernsea in the 12 months to July 2026, 121.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 327 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Withernsea has the 173rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Withernsea | East Riding of Yorkshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 698 | 21,952 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 121.8 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,732 | 355,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Withernsea was highest in the year to July 2018 (968 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (587). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 698 | 121.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 617 | 107.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 905 | 157.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 760 | 132.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 587 | 102.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 658 | 114.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 661 | 115.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 725 | 126.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 968 | 168.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Withernsea 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+120%) and anti-social behaviour (+62%). The largest falls were in burglary (-47%) and other theft (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 327 | 57.0 | 1.67 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 76 | 13.3 | 0.86 | +62% |
| Public order | 72 | 12.6 | 1.89 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 10.8 | 1.59 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 7.7 | 0.93 | +120% |
| Other crime | 27 | 4.7 | 2.23 | +59% |
| Burglary | 25 | 4.4 | 1.23 | -47% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 0.50 | +100% |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.3 | 0.69 | +86% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.08 | +20% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.42 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Withernsea
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Withernsea recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 46.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Withernsea
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Withernsea recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Withernsea
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Withernsea recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Withernsea
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Withernsea recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Withernsea
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Withernsea recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Withernsea
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Withernsea recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Withernsea
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Withernsea recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Withernsea
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Withernsea recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Withernsea
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Withernsea recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Withernsea
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Withernsea recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Withernsea
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Withernsea recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Withernsea
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Withernsea recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Withernsea
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Withernsea recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Withernsea, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Withernsea.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Withernsea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedon | 403 | 60.4 | -50% |
| Cleethorpes | 4,646 | 158.3 | +30% |
| Immingham | 986 | 93.3 | -23% |
| Grimsby | 14,481 | 167.5 | +38% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 862 | 53.7 | -56% |
| Hornsea | 531 | 64.5 | -47% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,017 | 136.5 | +12% |
| Waltham | 202 | 29.5 | -76% |
1 areas within Withernsea, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. South East Holderness had the highest rate (77.3 per 1,000) and South East Holderness the lowest (77.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South East Holderness | Neighbourhood | 14,705 | 1,136 | 77.3 |
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 Withernsea over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 49 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Avenue | 42 |
| On or near Waxholme Road | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near A1033 | 32 |
| On or near High Brighton Street | 31 |
| On or near Northfield | 30 |
| On or near Seaside Road | 27 |
| On or near Edward Street | 26 |
| On or near Queen Street | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Withernsea 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 270 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 152 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 12.3% |
| Not recorded | 76 | 10.9% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Withernsea has an estimated population of 5,732. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Withernsea sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Withernsea |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.6% |
Is Withernsea a safe place to live?
Withernsea recorded 121.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Withernsea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (76).
Is crime in Withernsea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Withernsea was up 13% on the year before: 698 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 617 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Withernsea?
Withernsea is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Withernsea. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.