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 January 2026 are around 269 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Marsh crime rate of 14.74 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (4.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (43) incidents (-24.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
West Marsh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Street West with total crimes: 33
  • Old Market Place with total crimes: 22
  • Stansted Street with total crimes: 20

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 January 2026 the West Marsh has recorded 269 crimes with crime rate of 14.74 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (West Marsh)CrimesRank (West Marsh)CrimesRank (West Marsh)
East Marsh219 24,104 13,278 2
Park164 41,922 62,334 3
Sidney Sussex171 32,087 32,119 4
South107 72,031 42,082 5
Heneage112 61,958 51,909 6
Croft Baker135 51,776 71,482 7
Immingham95 81,078 91,140 8
Yarborough74 91,229 81,118 10
Freshney62 101,070 101,134 9
Haverstoe62 11595 12753 11
Humberston and New Waltham35 14799 11714 12
Scartho53 12546 13524 14
Wolds42 13528 14559 13
Waltham18 15268 15249 15

West Marsh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 88 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (91 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (65 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (87 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (68 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (90 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2025 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 88 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (105 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202631
December 202521
November 202517
October 202523
September 202517
August 202518
July 202530
June 202523
May 202523
April 202513
March 202518
February 202520

A total of 134 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202514
November 20258
October 202512
September 20257
August 202510
July 20259
June 20254
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 202519

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 202511
November 20257
October 20259
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 1076 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 89.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202692
December 202588
November 202591
October 202572
September 202587
August 202590
July 202597
June 2025105
May 202591
April 202570
March 202593
February 2025100

A total of 647 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202643
December 202557
November 202540
October 202565
September 202568
August 202556
July 202588
June 202541
May 202557
April 202555
March 202554
February 202523

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202510
November 20257
October 202523
September 202519
August 202515
July 202519
June 202521
May 202510
April 202514
March 202515
February 20259

A total of 310 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202536
November 202533
October 202542
September 202519
August 202523
July 202531
June 202521
May 202517
April 202521
March 202528
February 202514

A total of 333 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 202529
November 202527
October 202517
September 202533
August 202535
July 202533
June 202531
May 202528
April 202521
March 202530
February 202529

A total of 99 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20259
November 20256
October 202514
September 202510
August 20253
July 20256
June 202512
May 202510
April 202512
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20254
October 20252
September 20255
August 20256
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
October 20259
September 20255
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20255
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202512
November 20253
October 202515
September 202512
August 20257
July 20254
June 202511
May 202518
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20252
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations West Marsh in January 2026

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

1. Victoria Street West (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting22
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Old Market Place (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Stansted Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total13
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Robbery1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Garth Lane (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Abbey Walk (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
8. Haycroft Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bramble Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. South Parade (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2

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