Crime Rate in Freshney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freshney

The total recorded crimes in Freshney, North East Lincolnshire, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freshney crime rate of 5.71 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 Freshney, encompassing approximately 16,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Freshney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Service Road 23 with total crimes: 7
  • Service Road 21 with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Freshney?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Freshney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 1070 crimes compared to 1560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Freshney recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Freshney had fewer crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 1,134 crimes compared to 1,519. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Freshney recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Lincolnshire, Freshney has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Freshney Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Freshney has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 5.71 ranking 9th out of 14 in the North East Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Freshney crimes were 1,070. The crime rate of Freshney in 2024 was 62.96 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freshney were around 1,134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.73 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freshney)CrimesRank (Freshney)CrimesRank (Freshney)
West Marsh333 13,404 23,397 1
East Marsh317 24,104 13,278 2
Park186 51,922 62,334 3
Sidney Sussex238 32,087 32,119 4
South181 62,031 42,082 5
Heneage221 41,958 51,909 6
Croft Baker125 71,776 71,482 7
Immingham104 81,078 91,140 8
Yarborough82 111,229 81,118 10
Scartho92 10546 13524 14
Haverstoe62 13595 12753 11
Humberston and New Waltham65 12799 11714 12
Wolds42 14528 14559 13
Waltham30 15268 15249 15

Freshney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202537
May 202540
April 202537
March 202531
February 202522
January 202525
December 202447
November 202433
October 202449
September 202435
August 202441

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
January 20257
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 202416
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202510
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202510
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations Freshney in July 2025

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

1. Service Road 23 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Service Road 21 (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Service Road 3 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Service Road 16 (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. Service Road 22 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Willow Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ravenscar Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
10. Eskdale Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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