Crime Rate in North Lincolnshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Lincolnshire

The total recorded crimes in North Lincolnshire, UK in January 2026 are around 1,311 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Lincolnshire crime rate of 7.73 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (526) incidents (3.34% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (144) incidents (13.39% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (106) incidents (-3.64% decrease)
North Lincolnshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Glanford Way with total crimes: 18
  • Taylor Court with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub 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 (225 crimes), and the safest, Axholme Central (18 crimes), is 207 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across North Lincolnshire.

Similarly, the area of Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (243 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Kirton in Lindsey & Hibaldstow (9 crimes), with a difference of 234 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Lincolnshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town225
Ashby167
Crosby and Park164
Brumby112
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens106

Safest Wards:

Ridge34
Axholme South26
Broughton and Appleby26
Bottesford25
Axholme Central18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Scunthorpe Central & Crosby243
Scunthorpe Lakeside158
Scunthorpe North101
Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens75
Scunthorpe Frodingham71

Safest Areas:

Messingham & Scawby25
Barnetby, Ulceby & Killingholme24
Epworth & Bracon18
Scunthorpe Yaddlethorpe15
Kirton in Lindsey & Hibaldstow9

North Lincolnshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (526 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (144 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 509 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 127 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (507 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (127 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (522 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (139 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (520 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (130 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (494 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (170 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202517
November 202519
October 202514
September 202516
August 202512
July 202513
June 202519
May 20254
April 20256
March 202516
February 20259

A total of 601 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202649
December 202540
November 202540
October 202536
September 202559
August 202563
July 202555
June 202539
May 202548
April 202569
March 202565
February 202538

A total of 739 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202670
December 202543
November 202555
October 202578
September 202573
August 202577
July 202562
June 202550
May 202556
April 202548
March 202572
February 202555

A total of 479 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202662
December 202544
November 202541
October 202539
September 202543
August 202540
July 202529
June 202536
May 202524
April 202540
March 202549
February 202532

A total of 525 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202653
December 202549
November 202548
October 202537
September 202549
August 202544
July 202548
June 202537
May 202536
April 202542
March 202537
February 202545

A total of 1406 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202695
December 202589
November 2025127
October 2025123
September 2025127
August 2025146
July 2025137
June 2025126
May 2025117
April 2025103
March 2025136
February 202580

A total of 1505 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202680
December 202592
November 202593
October 2025135
September 2025123
August 2025141
July 2025139
June 2025166
May 2025148
April 2025151
March 2025139
February 202598

A total of 6524 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 543.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 676 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026526
December 2025509
November 2025507
October 2025522
September 2025520
August 2025494
July 2025676
June 2025594
May 2025596
April 2025554
March 2025573
February 2025453

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20252
October 20254
September 20253
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 1434 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 119.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 159 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026144
December 2025127
November 2025124
October 2025139
September 2025130
August 2025159
July 2025106
June 202584
May 202589
April 2025113
March 2025121
February 202598

A total of 151 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202512
November 20255
October 202511
September 202514
August 20259
July 202514
June 202516
May 20257
April 202521
March 202511
February 202514

A total of 1081 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202671
December 202593
November 202588
October 202574
September 202593
August 202598
July 202586
June 202599
May 2025101
April 202592
March 2025101
February 202585

A total of 1356 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026106
December 2025110
November 2025103
October 2025104
September 2025104
August 2025170
July 2025114
June 2025119
May 2025112
April 2025110
March 202597
February 2025107

A total of 132 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202514
November 202517
October 202514
September 202514
August 202512
July 202514
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256

High Crime Locations North Lincolnshire in January 2026

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

1. Glanford Way (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting17
Other crime1
2. Taylor Court (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Public order2
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences14
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Robbery1
Burglary1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Robbery4
Vehicle crime2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12

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