Crime Rate in Wolds: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolds

The total recorded crimes in Wolds, North East Lincolnshire, UK in March 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolds crime rate of 26.29 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 Wolds, encompassing approximately 1,978 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wolds Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Park with total crimes: 5
  • Ivy Farm Court with total crimes: 4
  • Field Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wolds?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Wolds demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 528 crimes compared to 1560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wolds recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wolds had fewer crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 559 crimes compared to 1,519. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wolds recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wolds Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wolds has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 26.29 ranking 13th out of 14 in the North East Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Wolds crimes were 528. The crime rate of Wolds in 2024 was 266.91 (year) or 22.24 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolds were around 559 crimes with yearly crime rate of 282.58 (year) or 23.55 (month) ranking 13 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
Scartho48 14546 13524 14
Waltham30 15268 15249 15

Wolds 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 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 20 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
May 20244

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202510
January 202521
December 202420
November 20248
October 202414
September 202414
August 202424
July 202420
June 202448
May 202410
April 202426

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
November 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wolds in March 2025

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

1. Willow Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
2. Ivy Farm Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Field Close (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Main Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Peryton Way (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Saint Peters Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Ford'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Blyth Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • 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.