Crime Rate in North Lincolnshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Lincolnshire

The total recorded crimes in North Lincolnshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,494 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Lincolnshire crime rate of 8.80 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 North Lincolnshire, encompassing approximately 169,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (676) incidents (13.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (139) incidents (-16.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (137) incidents (8.73% increase)
North Lincolnshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Wells Street with total crimes: 18
  • Glanford Way with total crimes: 15

North Lincolnshire Police Info:

Humberside Police

North Lincolnshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (237 crimes), and the safest, Axholme South (22 crimes), is 215 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Lincolnshire.

Similarly, the area of Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (245 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry (22 crimes), with a difference of 223 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Lincolnshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town237
Crosby and Park174
Brumby168
Ashby149
Frodingham105

Safest Wards:

Burton upon Stather and Winterton45
Burringham and Gunness42
Broughton and Appleby26
Axholme Central25
Axholme South22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Scunthorpe Central & Crosby245
Scunthorpe North118
Scunthorpe Lakeside113
Brigg & South Ferriby89
Scunthorpe Ashby88

Safest Areas:

Barnetby, Ulceby & Killingholme31
Broughton & Appleby26
Epworth & Bracon25
Goxhill, Barrow & New Holland24
Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry22

North Lincolnshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 676 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (594 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (596 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (148 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (554 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (151 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (573 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (139 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 453 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 107 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (498 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (92 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 500 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 124 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (561 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (147 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (506 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (180 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (569 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (163 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (549 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (173 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202516
May 20257
April 202521
March 202511
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 202418
October 202411
September 202412
August 202412

A total of 6629 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 552.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 676 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025676
June 2025594
May 2025596
April 2025554
March 2025573
February 2025453
January 2025498
December 2024500
November 2024561
October 2024506
September 2024569
August 2024549

A total of 378 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202536
May 202524
April 202540
March 202549
February 202532
January 202532
December 202449
November 202422
October 202428
September 202426
August 202411

A total of 1409 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025137
June 2025126
May 2025117
April 2025103
March 2025136
February 202580
January 202592
December 202494
November 2024107
October 2024118
September 2024163
August 2024136

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 577 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202555
June 202539
May 202548
April 202569
March 202565
February 202538
January 202532
December 202429
November 202444
October 202458
September 202438
August 202462

A total of 123 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 20254
April 20256
March 202516
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 1130 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202586
June 202599
May 2025101
April 202592
March 2025101
February 202585
January 202580
December 2024104
November 202492
October 202497
September 202491
August 2024102

A total of 475 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202537
May 202536
April 202542
March 202537
February 202545
January 202528
December 202439
November 202443
October 202430
September 202443
August 202447

A total of 1469 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 122.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 180 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 2025119
May 2025112
April 2025110
March 202597
February 2025107
January 202584
December 2024124
November 2024147
October 2024180
September 2024116
August 2024159

A total of 1585 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 173 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025139
June 2025166
May 2025148
April 2025151
March 2025139
February 202598
January 202586
December 202499
November 2024138
October 2024132
September 2024116
August 2024173

A total of 119 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 1289 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 107.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 148 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202584
May 202589
April 2025113
March 2025121
February 202598
January 202570
December 202489
November 2024132
October 2024148
September 2024107
August 2024132

A total of 819 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 121 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202550
May 202556
April 202548
March 202572
February 202555
January 202547
December 202450
November 202467
October 2024121
September 202498
August 202493

High Crime Locations North Lincolnshire in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting20
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
2. Wells Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
3. Glanford Way (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
4. Hadleigh Court (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Drugs1
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
6. Poplar Tree Avenue (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Drugs1

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