Crime Rate in North East Lincolnshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North East Lincolnshire

The total recorded crimes in North East Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire in January 2025 are around 1,606 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North East Lincolnshire crime rate of 10.23 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (664) incidents (-2.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (196) incidents (-16.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (165) incidents (63.37% increase)
North East Lincolnshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Mary Avenue with total crimes: 36
  • Old Market Place with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15

North East Lincolnshire Police Info:

Humberside Police

North East Lincolnshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, West Marsh (234 crimes), and the safest, Waltham (16 crimes), is 218 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North East Lincolnshire.

Similarly, the area of Grimsby West Marsh (234 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Humberston (19 crimes), with a difference of 215 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North East Lincolnshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

West Marsh234
East Marsh225
Sidney Sussex179
Heneage152
South136

Safest Wards:

Haverstoe55
Humberston and New Waltham54
Wolds39
Scartho31
Waltham16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Grimsby West Marsh234
Grimsby East Marsh & Port154
Cleethorpes North & Haverstoe126
Weelsby & Old Clee100
Holme Hill98

Safest Areas:

Laceby Acres & Wybers Wood35
Laceby, Healing & Stallingborough35
Scartho31
Waltham & East Ravendale25
Humberston19

North East Lincolnshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1648 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (406 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1473 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 184.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 364 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025110
December 2024141
November 2024137
October 2024158
September 2024192
August 2024183
July 2024188
June 2024364

A total of 236 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 202420
November 202428
October 202430
September 202436
August 202427
July 202421
June 202460

A total of 506 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 63.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202444
November 202464
October 202462
September 202469
August 202461
July 202442
June 2024110

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 20247
July 20246
June 202422

A total of 704 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 88.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202570
December 202477
November 202483
October 202486
September 202465
August 202472
July 202473
June 2024178

A total of 6689 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 836.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1648 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025664
December 2024683
November 2024699
October 2024705
September 2024748
August 2024764
July 2024778
June 20241648

A total of 878 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 109.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202589
December 202478
November 202494
October 2024102
September 202492
August 2024113
July 2024100
June 2024210

A total of 145 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202516
December 202416
November 202413
October 202415
September 202415
August 202419
July 202415
June 202436

A total of 151 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202511
December 202415
November 202411
October 202416
September 202416
August 202411
July 202421
June 202450

A total of 274 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202552
December 202432
November 202430
October 202432
September 202434
August 202429
July 202417
June 202448

A total of 526 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202447
November 202460
October 202486
September 202472
August 202445
July 202446
June 2024116

A total of 1458 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 182.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025109
December 2024112
November 2024155
October 2024200
September 2024148
August 2024224
July 2024168
June 2024342

A total of 1316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 164.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025165
December 2024101
November 2024129
October 2024141
September 2024142
August 2024119
July 2024171
June 2024348

A total of 1874 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 234.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 406 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025196
December 2024234
November 2024228
October 2024214
September 2024194
August 2024202
July 2024200
June 2024406

High Crime Locations North East Lincolnshire in January 2025

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

1. Queen Mary Avenue (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting36
2. Old Market Place (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Burglary2
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour7
5. Hare Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Other theft1
6. Victoria Street West (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Other crime2

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