Crime Rate in South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South

The total recorded crimes in South, North East Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South crime rate of 0.89 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 South, encompassing approximately 156,073 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (34.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Second Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Winslow Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Sturton Grove with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the South has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 0.89 ranking 5th out of 14 in the North East Lincolnshire, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)CrimesRank (South)
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
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
Scartho50 14546 13524 14
Waltham20 15268 15249 15

South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (81 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (63 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (138 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 966 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 138 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202552
March 202586
February 202549
January 202548
December 202469
November 202484
October 202480
September 202481
August 202463
July 202468
June 2024138
May 202478

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 20257
December 20246
November 202410
October 202418
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 370 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202534
March 202532
February 202510
January 202523
December 202432
November 202434
October 202429
September 202419
August 202429
July 202435
June 202438
May 202429

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20259
February 202511
January 202510
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20249
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
January 202511
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 202414
July 20245
June 202426
May 20243

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 202512
February 20259
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 202412
September 202418
August 202416
July 202426
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 202411
October 202419
September 202412
August 202420
July 202412
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 48 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
December 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations South in May 2025

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

1. Second Avenue (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Winslow Grove (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Sturton Grove (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Westward Ho (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. Chingford Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Chelmsford Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sherwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
9. Revesby Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
10. Wainfleet Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1

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