Crime Rate in Scartho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scartho

The total recorded crimes in Scartho, North East Lincolnshire, UK in February 2026 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scartho crime rate of 2.47 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 Scartho, encompassing approximately 18,615 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scartho Crime Hotspots

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

  • Esther Way with total crimes: 4
  • Mccarthy Close with total crimes: 3
  • Odin Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Scartho?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Scartho demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 546 crimes compared to 1560.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Scartho recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Scartho had fewer crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 524 crimes compared to 1,519. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Scartho recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scartho Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Scartho crimes were 546. The crime rate of Scartho in 2024 was 29.33 (year) or 2.44 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scartho were around 524 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.15 (year) or 2.35 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Scartho)CrimesRank (Scartho)CrimesRank (Scartho)
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
FreshneyNA NA1,070 101,134 9
HaverstoeNA NA595 12753 11
Humberston and New WalthamNA NA799 11714 12
WoldsNA NA528 14559 13
WalthamNA NA268 15249 15

Scartho 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 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
November 20251
June 20251

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20252
November 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20263
December 20256
November 20252
October 20257
September 20255
August 202513
July 202515
June 20259
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202623
December 202514
November 202522
October 202522
September 202524
August 202532
July 202531
June 202532
May 202512
April 202520
March 202526
February 202518

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20251
November 20253
October 20259
September 20251
August 20253
July 202515
June 20253
May 202511
April 202511
February 20253

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20265
December 20255
November 20254
October 20253
September 20251
August 20259
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20253
August 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20267
December 20251
October 20253
September 20251
August 20254
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20256
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20257
July 202511
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
August 20252
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20253
February 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Scartho in February 2026

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

1. Esther Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Mccarthy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
3. Odin Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Utgard Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pelham Place (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Hyde Park Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Fenwick Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wicklow Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Derry Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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