Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, North Lincolnshire, UK in March 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.76 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (89) incidents (64.81% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (154.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-14.81% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20
  • Cole Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to North Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the North Lincolnshire average, with 2,598 crimes compared to 1,137. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Lincolnshire average, with 2,305 crimes compared to 1,019. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Lincolnshire, Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Town has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 1th out of 16 in the North Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 2,598. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 2,305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (North Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (North Lincolnshire)
Brumby164 22,367 22,131 2
Crosby and Park162 31,907 41,988 3
Ashby145 41,983 31,576 4
Frodingham93 51,652 51,252 5
Barton71 81,096 81,071 6
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens83 71,288 61,056 7
Ridge84 61,213 71,017 8
Brigg and Wolds54 12844 9845 9
Axholme North61 9609 14579 13
Ferry58 11649 12660 10
Burton upon Stather and Winterton60 10746 10633 11
Bottesford38 14681 11453 15
Burringham and Gunness45 13618 13586 12
Axholme Central35 15441 15477 14
Axholme South25 17350 16398 16
Broughton and Appleby28 16292 17293 17

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (89 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 908 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202589
February 202554
January 202555
December 202474
November 202475
October 202456
September 202483
August 202465
July 202479
June 2024134
May 202478
April 202466

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20249
September 202417
August 202426
July 20248
June 202438
May 202426
April 202414

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 202424
May 20246
April 202418

A total of 178 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 202512
December 202421
November 20249
October 202416
September 202415
August 202414
July 202418
June 202436
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 265 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202511
January 202516
December 202416
November 202416
October 202417
September 202420
August 202423
July 202428
June 202448
May 202424
April 202418

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202512
January 20259
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202413
August 202415
July 202418
June 202416
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 346 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202527
January 202517
December 202416
November 202432
October 202433
September 202419
August 202422
July 202429
June 202466
May 202431
April 202431

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20245

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

High Crime Locations Town in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total23
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cole Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
5. Manley Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Fenton Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Wells Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thompson Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Tulip Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1

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