Crime Rate in South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South

The total recorded crimes in South, North East Lincolnshire, UK in February 2026 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South crime rate of 0.86 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 South, encompassing approximately 156,073 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (25.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Wootton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Walmsgate Place with total crimes: 6

How safe is South?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, South reported a higher crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 2,031 crimes compared to 1,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, South experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 2,082 crimes compared to 1,519. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total South crimes were 2,031. The crime rate of South in 2024 was 40.65 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South were around 2,082 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.88 (year) or 2.41 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)
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
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

South 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 59 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 77 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (86 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 202611
December 202510
November 20252
October 202513
September 20259
August 202510
July 202524
June 202517
May 202512
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 20255
September 20258
August 20253
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 202511

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20254
November 20256
October 20254
September 20253
August 20255
July 202510
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20265
December 20253
November 202511
October 20257
September 202510
August 20259
July 202514
June 202510
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
November 202514
October 202513
September 202513
August 202513
July 202512
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 202512
February 20259

A total of 799 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202659
January 202647
December 202551
November 202570
October 202559
September 202562
August 202548
July 202577
June 202569
May 202570
April 202552
March 202586
February 202549

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20258
November 20258
October 20256
September 202513
August 20256
July 20256
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259

A total of 282 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202617
December 202511
November 202516
October 202516
September 202523
August 202525
July 202529
June 202522
May 202526
April 202534
March 202532
February 202510

A total of 49 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20264
December 20257
November 20256
October 20253
September 20254
August 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20264
December 20251
November 20255
October 20254
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20251

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
September 20254
August 20251
March 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations South in February 2026

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

1. Second Avenue (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Robbery2
Burglary1
Other crime1
2. Wootton Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Walmsgate Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bradley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Rothwell Avenue (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Byron Grove (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burns Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Castleford Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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