Crime Rate in North Lincolnshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Lincolnshire

The total recorded crimes in North Lincolnshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,494 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Lincolnshire crime rate of 8.80 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 North Lincolnshire, encompassing approximately 169,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (676) incidents (13.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (-16.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (137) incidents (8.73% increase)
North Lincolnshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Wells Street with total crimes: 18
  • Glanford Way with total crimes: 15

North Lincolnshire Police Info:

Humberside Police

North Lincolnshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (237 crimes), and the safest, Axholme South (22 crimes), is 215 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Lincolnshire.

Similarly, the area of Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (245 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry (22 crimes), with a difference of 223 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Lincolnshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town237
Crosby and Park174
Brumby168
Ashby149
Frodingham105

Safest Wards:

Burton upon Stather and Winterton45
Burringham and Gunness42
Broughton and Appleby26
Axholme Central25
Axholme South22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Scunthorpe Central & Crosby245
Scunthorpe North118
Scunthorpe Lakeside113
Brigg & South Ferriby89
Scunthorpe Ashby88

Safest Areas:

Barnetby, Ulceby & Killingholme31
Broughton & Appleby26
Epworth & Bracon25
Goxhill, Barrow & New Holland24
Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry22

North Lincolnshire 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 676 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (594 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (596 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (148 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (554 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (151 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (573 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (139 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 453 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 107 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (498 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 20257
April 202521
March 202511
February 202514
January 20259

A total of 681 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 97.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202584
May 202589
April 2025113
March 2025121
February 202598
January 202570

A total of 59 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257

A total of 644 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202599
May 2025101
April 202592
March 2025101
February 202585
January 202580

A total of 71 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 10.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 20254
April 20256
March 202516
February 20259
January 20254

A total of 791 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 113.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025137
June 2025126
May 2025117
April 2025103
March 2025136
February 202580
January 202592

A total of 3944 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 563.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 676 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025676
June 2025594
May 2025596
April 2025554
March 2025573
February 2025453
January 2025498

A total of 743 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 106.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025119
May 2025112
April 2025110
March 202597
February 2025107
January 202584

A total of 927 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 132.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025139
June 2025166
May 2025148
April 2025151
March 2025139
February 202598
January 202586

A total of 390 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 55.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202550
May 202556
April 202548
March 202572
February 202555
January 202547

A total of 242 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 34.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202536
May 202524
April 202540
March 202549
February 202532
January 202532

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256

A total of 346 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 49.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202539
May 202548
April 202569
March 202565
February 202538
January 202532

A total of 273 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202537
May 202536
April 202542
March 202537
February 202545
January 202528

High Crime Locations North Lincolnshire in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting20
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
2. Wells Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
3. Glanford Way (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
4. Hadleigh Court (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
6. Poplar Tree Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Drugs1

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