Crime Rate in Scartho: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scartho

The total recorded crimes in Scartho, North East Lincolnshire, UK in July 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scartho crime rate of 4.94 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-3.12% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
Scartho Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hyde Park Close with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Derry Way with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Scartho has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 4.94 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scartho)CrimesRank (Scartho)CrimesRank (Scartho)
West Marsh333 13,404 23,397 1
East Marsh317 24,104 13,278 2
Park186 51,922 62,334 3
Sidney Sussex238 32,087 32,119 4
South181 62,031 42,082 5
Heneage221 41,958 51,909 6
Croft Baker125 71,776 71,482 7
Immingham104 81,078 91,140 8
Yarborough82 111,229 81,118 10
Freshney97 91,070 101,134 9
Haverstoe62 13595 12753 11
Humberston and New Waltham65 12799 11714 12
Wolds42 14528 14559 13
Waltham30 15268 15249 15

Scartho Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202532
May 202512
April 202520
March 202526
February 202518
January 202514
December 202419
November 202417
October 202422
September 20249
August 202424

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
September 20243
August 202410

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20253
May 202511
April 202511
February 20253
January 20255
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Hyde Park Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
3. Derry Way (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Public order1
4. Odin Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Pelham Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Rosemallow Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Finsbury Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grampian Way (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Taunton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Grimsby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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