Crime Rate in Sidney Sussex: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sidney Sussex

The total recorded crimes in Sidney Sussex, North East Lincolnshire, UK in February 2026 are around 146 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sidney Sussex crime rate of 2.89 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 Sidney Sussex, encompassing approximately 50,556 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-8.47% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-6.06% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
Sidney Sussex Crime Hotspots

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

  • Phelps Street with total crimes: 24
  • Queen Mary Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 10

How safe is Sidney Sussex?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Sidney Sussex reported a higher crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 2,087 crimes compared to 1,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sidney Sussex witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Sidney Sussex experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 2,119 crimes compared to 1,519. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sidney Sussex witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sidney Sussex Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Sidney Sussex crimes were 2,087. The crime rate of Sidney Sussex in 2024 was 41.28 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sidney Sussex were around 2,119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.91 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Sidney Sussex)CrimesRank (Sidney Sussex)CrimesRank (Sidney Sussex)
West MarshNA NA3,404 23,397 1
East MarshNA NA4,104 13,278 2
ParkNA NA1,922 62,334 3
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
ScarthoNA NA546 13524 14
WalthamNA NA268 15249 15

Sidney Sussex 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 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (53 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (84 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 81 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (90 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (32 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20266
December 20252
November 20259
October 20255
September 202510
August 20257
July 20257
June 20254
May 20259
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 73 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20269
December 20255
November 20257
October 20256
September 20259
August 20257
July 20257
June 20255
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 903 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202654
January 202659
December 202548
November 202570
October 202580
September 202565
August 202584
July 202581
June 202579
May 202590
April 202566
March 202563
February 202564

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 202612
December 202512
November 20255
October 202510
September 202515
August 202522
July 202513
June 202514
May 202512
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 212 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 202619
December 202518
November 202512
October 202520
September 202518
August 202515
July 202518
June 202516
May 202510
April 202516
March 202519
February 202518

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20257
November 20251
September 20252
August 20255
July 20256
June 20255
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
November 20252
October 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20255
November 20257
October 20253
September 202512
August 202510
July 20251
June 20256
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202611
December 202512
November 20259
October 202512
September 202521
August 202520
July 202516
June 202518
May 202512
April 202516
March 202514
February 202511

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 573 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202633
December 202525
November 202542
October 202541
September 202553
August 202563
July 202578
June 202559
May 202512
April 202532
March 202545
February 202559

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
February 20253

High Crime Locations Sidney Sussex in February 2026

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

1. Phelps Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Queen Mary Avenue (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Sussex Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Park View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Daubney Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other crime1
7. Sidney Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Grant Street (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Manchester Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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