Crime Rate in North East Lincolnshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North East Lincolnshire

The total recorded crimes in North East Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 1,834 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North East Lincolnshire crime rate of 11.68 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 East Lincolnshire, encompassing approximately 156,967 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (768) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (182) incidents (-20.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (172) incidents (-10.88% decrease)
North East Lincolnshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29
  • Victoria Street West with total crimes: 26
  • Cromwell Avenue with total crimes: 21

North East Lincolnshire Police Info:

Humberside Police

North East Lincolnshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, East Marsh (296 crimes), and the safest, Waltham (20 crimes), is 276 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North East Lincolnshire.

Similarly, the area of Grimsby West Marsh (283 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Laceby Acres & Wybers Wood (23 crimes), with a difference of 260 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North East Lincolnshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

East Marsh296
West Marsh283
Park177
Sidney Sussex163
South139

Most Dangerous Areas:

Grimsby West Marsh283
Grimsby East Marsh & Port183
Cleethorpes North & Haverstoe124
New Clee113
Wellow107

Safest Areas:

Scartho45
Humberston44
Waltham & East Ravendale34
Cleethorpes Beacon Hill34
Laceby Acres & Wybers Wood23

North East Lincolnshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (768 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (182 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (720 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (229 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (799 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (205 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 601 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (664 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (196 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 683 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 234 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (699 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (228 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (705 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (214 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (748 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (194 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (764 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (224 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 778 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 200 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 626 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 56.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202574
March 202559
February 202552
January 202554
December 202444
November 202464
October 202462
September 202469
August 202461
July 202442

A total of 1789 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 162.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025172
April 2025193
March 2025173
February 2025135
January 2025109
December 2024112
November 2024155
October 2024200
September 2024148
August 2024224
July 2024168

A total of 180 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202523
March 202518
February 202516
January 202516
December 202416
November 202413
October 202415
September 202415
August 202419
July 202415

A total of 441 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202557
March 202562
February 202554
January 202552
December 202432
November 202430
October 202432
September 202434
August 202429
July 202417

A total of 258 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202519
March 202520
February 202521
January 202514
December 202420
November 202428
October 202430
September 202436
August 202427
July 202421

A total of 690 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202588
March 202582
February 202545
January 202554
December 202447
November 202460
October 202486
September 202472
August 202445
July 202446

A total of 1059 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 96.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 113 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 2025101
March 202593
February 202597
January 202589
December 202478
November 202494
October 2024102
September 202492
August 2024113
July 2024100

A total of 2237 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 203.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025182
April 2025229
March 2025205
February 2025153
January 2025196
December 2024234
November 2024228
October 2024214
September 2024194
August 2024202
July 2024200

A total of 165 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202518
February 202518
January 202511
December 202415
November 202411
October 202416
September 202416
August 202411
July 202421

A total of 1683 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 153.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025172
April 2025185
March 2025204
February 2025154
January 2025165
December 2024101
November 2024129
October 2024141
September 2024142
August 2024119
July 2024171

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 7929 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 720.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 799 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025768
April 2025720
March 2025799
February 2025601
January 2025664
December 2024683
November 2024699
October 2024705
September 2024748
August 2024764
July 2024778

A total of 1726 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 156.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 192 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025151
April 2025156
March 2025158
February 2025152
January 2025110
December 2024141
November 2024137
October 2024158
September 2024192
August 2024183
July 2024188

A total of 849 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202583
April 202573
March 202591
February 202576
January 202570
December 202477
November 202483
October 202486
September 202465
August 202472
July 202473

High Crime Locations North East Lincolnshire in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order4
2. Victoria Street West (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft3
Theft from the person1
3. Cromwell Avenue (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Vehicle crime3
Robbery3
4. Old Market Place (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
5. Hare Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Possession of weapons1
6. Anthony'S Bank Road (Map)
Total14
Vehicle crime7
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft1

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