Crime Rate in Scartho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scartho

The total recorded crimes in Scartho, North East Lincolnshire, UK in March 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scartho crime rate of 2.58 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 Scartho, encompassing approximately 18,615 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Scartho Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandgate Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Purbeck Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Scartho?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Scartho demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 546 crimes compared to 1560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Scartho recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Scartho had fewer crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 524 crimes compared to 1,519. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Scartho recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scartho Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Scartho has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 2.58 ranking 14th out of 14 in the North East Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Scartho crimes were 546. The crime rate of Scartho in 2024 was 29.33 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scartho were around 524 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.15 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North East Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (North East Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (North East Lincolnshire)
West Marsh280 23,404 23,397 1
East Marsh375 14,104 13,278 2
Park157 51,922 62,334 3
Sidney Sussex178 42,087 32,119 4
South193 32,031 42,082 5
Heneage139 71,958 51,909 6
Croft Baker146 61,776 71,482 7
Immingham96 91,078 91,140 8
Yarborough103 81,229 81,118 10
Freshney85 101,070 101,134 9
Haverstoe52 12595 12753 11
Humberston and New Waltham52 11799 11714 12
Wolds52 13528 14559 13
Waltham30 15268 15249 15

Scartho Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order 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 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202518
January 202514
December 202419
November 202417
October 202422
September 20249
August 202424
July 202426
June 202440
May 202418
April 202419

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20245

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Scartho in March 2025

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

1. Sandgate Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Purbeck Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Allestree Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coniston Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Timothy Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tillering Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Corn Walk (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hyde Park Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Sunny Corner (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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