Crime Rate in West Marsh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Marsh

The total recorded crimes in West Marsh, North East Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 283 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Marsh crime rate of 15.51 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 West Marsh, encompassing approximately 18,248 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (3.64% increase)
  • Public order: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
West Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Street West with total crimes: 28
  • Old Market Place with total crimes: 22
  • Police Station with total crimes: 16

How safe is West Marsh?

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

  • Relative to North East Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, West Marsh reported a higher crime volume than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 3,404 crimes compared to 1,560. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Marsh witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, West Marsh experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Lincolnshire average, with 3,397 crimes compared to 1,519. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Marsh witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the North East Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Marsh Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Marsh has recorded 283 crimes with crime rate of 15.51 ranking 2th out of 14 in the North East Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total West Marsh crimes were 3,404. The crime rate of West Marsh in 2024 was 186.54 (year) or 15.54 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Marsh were around 3,397 crimes with yearly crime rate of 186.15 (year) or 15.51 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North East Lincolnshire.

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

West Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (55 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (54 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 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 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (38 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (117 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 97 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 42 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (222 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202518
February 202520
January 202516
December 202413
November 202417
October 202421
September 202419
August 202422
July 202429
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 123 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 20248
September 20243
August 202413
July 202412
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 393 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202521
March 202530
February 202529
January 202513
December 202422
November 202425
October 202424
September 202438
August 202421
July 202435
June 202472
May 202435

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 564 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202555
March 202554
February 202523
January 202532
December 202439
November 202446
October 202430
September 202433
August 202436
July 202442
June 202484
May 202433

A total of 81 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20244
November 20247
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 202515
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 202418
August 202412
July 202413
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 1298 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 99.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202591
April 202570
March 202593
February 2025100
January 202586
December 202481
November 202472
October 202489
September 202484
August 2024117
July 202497
June 2024222
May 202496

A total of 356 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202521
March 202528
February 202514
January 202532
December 202418
November 202422
October 202437
September 202432
August 202416
July 202429
June 202462
May 202428

A total of 144 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20247
November 202414
October 202411
September 20248
August 202418
July 20244
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 202519
January 202511
December 202414
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations West Marsh in May 2025

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

1. Victoria Street West (Map)
Total28
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Old Market Place (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Other crime4
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Garth Lane (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Abbey Walk (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Stansted Street (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Upper Burgess Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. East Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Drugs2
Public order2

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