Crime Rate in Freshney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freshney

The total recorded crimes in Freshney, North East Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freshney crime rate of 5.12 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Freshney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Service Road 23 with total crimes: 11
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Freshney has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 5.12 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freshney)CrimesRank (Freshney)CrimesRank (Freshney)
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
Croft Baker122 71,776 71,482 7
Immingham77 111,078 91,140 8
Yarborough89 81,229 81,118 10
Humberston and New Waltham82 10799 11714 12
Haverstoe55 13595 12753 11
Wolds58 12528 14559 13
Scartho50 14546 13524 14
Waltham20 15268 15249 15

Freshney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202537
March 202531
February 202522
January 202525
December 202447
November 202433
October 202449
September 202435
August 202441
July 202446
June 202498
May 202444

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255
January 20257
December 20249
November 20246
October 202416
September 20247
August 20243
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Freshney in May 2025

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

1. Service Road 23 (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ravenscar Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Service Road 22 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Willow Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Fenby Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
9. Meadowbank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Larmour Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.