Crime Rate in Freshney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freshney

The total recorded crimes in Freshney, North East Lincolnshire, UK in February 2026 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freshney crime rate of 4.35 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 Freshney, encompassing approximately 16,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Freshney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Service Road 22 with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Freshney?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Freshney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 1070 crimes compared to 1560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Freshney recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Freshney had fewer crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 1,134 crimes compared to 1,519. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Freshney recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Lincolnshire, Freshney has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Freshney Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Freshney crimes were 1,070. The crime rate of Freshney in 2024 was 62.96 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freshney were around 1,134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.73 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Freshney)CrimesRank (Freshney)CrimesRank (Freshney)
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
Croft BakerNA NA1,776 71,482 7
ImminghamNA NA1,078 91,140 8
YarboroughNA NA1,229 81,118 10
HaverstoeNA NA595 12753 11
Humberston and New WalthamNA NA799 11714 12
WoldsNA NA528 14559 13
ScarthoNA NA546 13524 14
WalthamNA NA268 15249 15

Freshney 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 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20266
December 20254
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 202510
May 20256
April 202511
March 20256
February 20254

A total of 428 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202629
December 202522
November 202526
October 202536
September 202534
August 202541
July 202543
June 202537
May 202540
April 202537
March 202531
February 202522

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20263
December 20256
November 20256
October 20254
September 20255
August 20253
July 202512
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20255
September 20251
August 20255
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20251
October 20251
September 20255
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
October 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20255

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
December 20252
November 20252
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20267
December 20255
November 20255
October 202519
September 202516
August 202510
July 202512
June 202514
May 202510
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 20256
September 20255
July 20253
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
November 20257
October 20256
September 20259
August 20259
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20254
November 20252
October 20254
September 20256
August 20256
July 202510
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251

High Crime Locations Freshney in February 2026

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

1. Service Road 22 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Andrews Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Service Road 23 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Service Road 26 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Service Road 8 (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cranwell Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Sibsey Court (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Defender Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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