Crime Rate in Croft Baker: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croft Baker

The total recorded crimes in Croft Baker, North East Lincolnshire, UK in February 2026 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croft Baker crime rate of 3.00 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 Croft Baker, encompassing approximately 40,703 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Croft Baker Crime Hotspots

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

  • Short Street with total crimes: 10
  • Mill Place with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Croft Baker?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Croft Baker reported a higher crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 1,776 crimes compared to 1,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Croft Baker witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Croft Baker had fewer crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 1,482 crimes compared to 1,519. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Croft Baker witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Croft Baker Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Croft Baker crimes were 1,776. The crime rate of Croft Baker in 2024 was 43.63 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Croft Baker were around 1,482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.41 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Croft Baker)CrimesRank (Croft Baker)CrimesRank (Croft Baker)
West MarshNA NA3,404 23,397 1
East MarshNA NA4,104 13,278 2
ParkNA NA1,922 62,334 3
Sidney SussexNA NA2,087 32,119 4
SouthNA NA2,031 42,082 5
HeneageNA NA1,958 51,909 6
ImminghamNA NA1,078 91,140 8
YarboroughNA NA1,229 81,118 10
FreshneyNA NA1,070 101,134 9
HaverstoeNA NA595 12753 11
Humberston and New WalthamNA NA799 11714 12
WoldsNA NA528 14559 13
ScarthoNA NA546 13524 14
WalthamNA NA268 15249 15

Croft Baker Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20259
November 20259
October 20259
September 202513
August 202513
July 202511
June 202517
May 202513
April 202517
March 202512
February 202514

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20253
November 20257
October 20254
September 20252
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202613
December 202512
November 202510
October 202511
September 20255
August 202516
July 20258
June 202512
May 20258
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20269
December 202516
November 202513
October 202510
September 202510
August 202511
July 202515
June 202513
May 20259
April 202512
March 202513
February 202511

A total of 749 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202657
January 202663
December 202560
November 202544
October 202553
September 202542
August 202550
July 202555
June 202576
May 202559
April 202568
March 202574
February 202548

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 20269
December 20257
November 202521
October 20257
September 202512
August 20259
July 20259
June 20254
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20251

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20264
December 20256
November 20255
October 20253
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
December 20252
October 20254
September 20251
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20253
November 202511
October 20255
September 20258
August 20257
July 20256
June 202512
May 202512
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20259
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20252
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
March 20251

A total of 85 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 202613
December 20255
November 20258
October 20253
September 202512
August 20253
July 20257
June 20255
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251

High Crime Locations Croft Baker in February 2026

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

1. Short Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Place (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bursar Street (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Frederick Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Dudley Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Chatsworth Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Yarra Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Elm Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Fair View Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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