Crime Rate in Scartho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scartho

The total recorded crimes in Scartho, North East Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scartho crime rate of 2.69 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Scartho Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Hyde Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fairfield Road 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 May 2025 the Scartho has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 14th out of 14 in the North East Lincolnshire, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scartho)CrimesRank (Scartho)CrimesRank (Scartho)
West Marsh283 23,404 23,397 1
East Marsh296 14,104 13,278 2
Park177 31,922 62,334 3
Sidney Sussex163 42,087 32,119 4
South139 52,031 42,082 5
Heneage136 61,958 51,909 6
Croft Baker122 71,776 71,482 7
Immingham77 111,078 91,140 8
Yarborough89 81,229 81,118 10
Freshney87 91,070 101,134 9
Humberston and New Waltham82 10799 11714 12
Haverstoe55 13595 12753 11
Wolds58 12528 14559 13
Waltham20 15268 15249 15

Scartho Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 202410
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202520
March 202526
February 202518
January 202514
December 202419
November 202417
October 202422
September 20249
August 202424
July 202426
June 202440
May 202418

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
February 20253
January 20255
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20244

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

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Scartho in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hyde Park Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Brookfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Caspian Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Corn Walk (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Gate Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grampian Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Derry Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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