Cleethorpes is the second safest medium-sized town in Lincolnshire, and is the 33rd most dangerous overall out of Lincolnshire's 563 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Cleethorpes in 2021 was 81 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Lincolnshire's overall crime rate, coming in 8% higher than the Lincolnshire rate of 75 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Cleethorpes is the 79th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 1,010th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2021, Cleethorpes was the worst MediumTown.ToInlineText() in Lincolnshire for burglary, with 23 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.60 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Cleethorpes residents, when it was Lincolnshire's most dangerous MediumTown.ToInlineText() for criminal damage and arson, recording 37 crimes at a rate of 0.97 per 1,000 residents. Cleethorpes recorded 14 reports of other crime during November 2021, making its crime rate of 0.37 the worst MediumTown.ToInlineText() for other crime in Lincolnshire that month.
The most common crimes in Cleethorpes are violence and sexual offences, with 1,463 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 38. This is 6% higher than 2020's figure of 1,370 offences and a difference of 2.43 from 2020's crime rate of 36. Cleethorpes's least common crime is theft from the person, with 11 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 27% from 2020's figure of 8 crimes.
Second Safest
Medium-Sized Towns, Lincolnshire
0.38% higher, regional crime rate
East Midlands
11% higher, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Cleethorpes is 0.38% higher than the East Midlands and 11% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
| Cleethorpes | |
| East Midlands | |
| England, Wales & NI |
Incidents mapped in Cleethorpes represent the time frame between April 2019 and March 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
Hover over a point to see a breakdown of crime types recorded at that location. You can also filter by individual crime types, or use a combinations of offences to visualize the data you need.
Last updated: 11 May, 2022
Set up monthly updates on crime & public safety issues. We never spam.
Thanks! Please check your email and confirm your signup there.
| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81 | 3,119 |
| 2020 | 81 | 3,103 |
| 2019 | 92 | 3,534 |
| 2018 | 99 | 3,773 |
| 2017 | 90 | 3,442 |
| 2016 | 83 | 3,187 |
We're available to answer questions about crime data and can supply custom data to support your work.
Email us directly
| Cleethorpes | Lincolnshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 587 | 15.33 | 24,311 | 22.24 | 45% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 33 | 0.86 | 1,262 | 1.15 | 34% safer |
| Burglary | 163 | 4.26 | 4,578 | 4.19 | 1.6% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 403 | 10.52 | 10,008 | 9.16 | 13% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 49 | 1.28 | 2,185 | 2.00 | 56% safer |
| Other Crime | 94 | 2.45 | 2,276 | 2.08 | 15% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 162 | 4.23 | 5,960 | 5.45 | 29% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 14 | 0.37 | 687 | 0.63 | 70% safer |
| Public Order | 370 | 9.66 | 8,661 | 7.92 | 18% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.50 | 505 | 0.46 | 8% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 219 | 5.72 | 5,728 | 5.24 | 8% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 11 | 0.29 | 285 | 0.26 | 10% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 119 | 3.11 | 3,272 | 2.99 | 3.9% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,463 | 38.21 | 36,819 | 33.68 | 12% more dangerous |
View crime percentage over time for
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Neville Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Clumber Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Westfield Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Park Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Blundell Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Lynton Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sandringham Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Reynolds Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near Chatsworth Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Theme/Adventure Park | Offender given a caution |
| March 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near Police Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Burglary | On or near White'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Oslear Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bennett Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Highgate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Public order | On or near Alexandra Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| March 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Aspen Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Lambourn Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| March 2022 | Drugs | On or near Dolphin Street | Offender given a caution |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.97 | 0.86 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 6 | 7 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.84 | 0.94 | 1.2 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 7 | 6 | 3.6 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.39 | 0.50 | 0.47 | 0.37 | Safer |
| Public Order | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.52 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.68 | 0.52 | 0.21 | 0.29 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 7 | 3.9 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 40 | 36 | 36 | 38 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Cleethorpes that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes Cricket Ground | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | 0.64 |
| Sidney Park | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 0.61 |
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | 39.93 | 104% safer |
| Birmingham | 49.60 | 64% safer |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 21% safer |
| Cleethorpes | 81.46 | - |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 1.2% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.03 | 10% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 10% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 27% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 34% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 38% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 46% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes Beacon Hill | 361 | 62 | Fifth |
| Cleethorpes Haverstoe | 502 | 90 | Third |
| Cleethorpes North | 705 | 140 | First |
| Cleethorpes West | 438 | 79 | Fourth |
| Sidney Park | 989 | 131 | Second |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Cleethorpes West (68) | Cleethorpes Haverstoe (173) |
| Bicycle Theft | Sidney Park (3) | Cleethorpes Haverstoe (15) |
| Burglary | Cleethorpes West (15) | Cleethorpes Haverstoe (38) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Cleethorpes West (42) | Sidney Park (140) |
| Drugs | Cleethorpes Beacon Hill (2) | Cleethorpes North (16) |
| Other Crime | Cleethorpes Haverstoe (4) | Sidney Park (39) |
| Other Theft | Cleethorpes Beacon Hill (20) | Cleethorpes North (45) |
| Possession of Weapons | Sidney Park (2) | Cleethorpes Haverstoe (4) |
| Public Order | Cleethorpes Beacon Hill (36) | Cleethorpes North (99) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Cleethorpes Beacon Hill (2) | Sidney Park (8) |
| Shoplifting | Cleethorpes North (3) | Cleethorpes Haverstoe (71) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Sidney Park (3) | Cleethorpes North (7) |
| Vehicle Crime | Cleethorpes Beacon Hill (14) | Cleethorpes North (27) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Cleethorpes Beacon Hill (162) | Cleethorpes North (355) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Cleethorpes change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Cleethorpes saw a 1,500% increase in drugs. Cleethorpes saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during December, when it fell by 99% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -11% | -3% | +57% | +125% | -43% | -17% | -18% | -25% | +5% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | -60% | - | +150% | -86% | -50% | -63% | -67% | -25% | +25% | - |
| Burglary | +14% | -38% | -54% | -22% | +79% | - | +6% | -32% | +68% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -23% | -21% | -50% | -15% | -31% | -19% | -16% | -37% | +40% | - |
| Drugs | -75% | -75% | +100% | +200% | +67% | +100% | +20% | - | +1,500% | - |
| Other Crime | +71% | +67% | +100% | - | -58% | -29% | +43% | -44% | +100% | - |
| Other Theft | +70% | +14% | -68% | -31% | -54% | -35% | -74% | -63% | -29% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -33% | - | - |
| Public Order | +45% | +12% | +22% | -17% | -13% | +45% | +111% | -34% | +4% | - |
| Robbery | +100% | - | - | -33% | +50% | +33% | -67% | -67% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -52% | -59% | -28% | -32% | -15% | -31% | -44% | +13% | +100% | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -71% | -52% | -39% | -65% | -58% | -65% | -17% | -38% | +53% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +26% | -4% | -38% | -10% | -13% | +31% | +36% | +4% | +104% | -99% |
Search by area
