Crime Rate in Croft Baker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croft Baker

The total recorded crimes in Croft Baker, North East Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croft Baker crime rate of 3.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Croft Baker, encompassing approximately 40,703 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (-13.24% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Croft Baker Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Isaac'S Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Lady Frances Crescent with total crimes: 8
  • Short Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Croft Baker?

To understand the safety of Croft Baker, we need to analyze Croft Baker crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Croft Baker reported a higher crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 1,776 crimes compared to 1,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Croft Baker witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Croft Baker had fewer crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 1,482 crimes compared to 1,519. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Croft Baker witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Lincolnshire, Croft Baker has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Croft Baker Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Croft Baker has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 7th out of 14 in the North East Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Croft Baker crimes were 1,776. The crime rate of Croft Baker in 2024 was 43.63 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Croft Baker were around 1,482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.41 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croft Baker)CrimesRank (Croft Baker)CrimesRank (Croft Baker)
West Marsh283 23,404 23,397 1
East Marsh296 14,104 13,278 2
Park177 31,922 62,334 3
Sidney Sussex163 42,087 32,119 4
South139 52,031 42,082 5
Heneage136 61,958 51,909 6
Immingham77 111,078 91,140 8
Yarborough89 81,229 81,118 10
Freshney87 91,070 101,134 9
Humberston and New Waltham82 10799 11714 12
Haverstoe55 13595 12753 11
Wolds58 12528 14559 13
Scartho50 14546 13524 14
Waltham20 15268 15249 15

Croft Baker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 202415
October 20248
September 202414
August 202420
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 205 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 202512
February 202514
January 202512
December 202410
November 20247
October 202415
September 202415
August 20249
July 202424
June 202442
May 202415

A total of 859 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202568
March 202574
February 202548
January 202548
December 202453
November 202475
October 202453
September 202459
August 202456
July 202446
June 2024148
May 202472

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 188 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202513
February 202511
January 202513
December 202421
November 202416
October 20248
September 20248
August 202420
July 202412
June 202434
May 202411

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20247
August 20246
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254
January 202513
December 20248
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 202434
May 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Croft Baker in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Croft Baker postcode area is presented below.

1. Isaac'S Hill (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Lady Frances Crescent (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
3. Short Street (Map)
Total7
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Edward Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Chatsworth Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
10. Bursar Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1

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