Crime Rate in North Lincolnshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Lincolnshire

The total recorded crimes in North Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 1,347 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Lincolnshire crime rate of 7.94 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (596) incidents (7.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (148) incidents (-1.99% decrease)
  • Public order: (117) incidents (13.59% increase)
North Lincolnshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 24
  • Market Place with total crimes: 13
  • Glanford Way with total crimes: 13

North Lincolnshire Police Info:

Humberside Police

North Lincolnshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (186 crimes), and the safest, Axholme South (14 crimes), is 172 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Lincolnshire.

Similarly, the area of Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (195 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry (14 crimes), with a difference of 181 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Lincolnshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town186
Crosby and Park152
Ashby148
Brumby122
Ridge104

Safest Wards:

Burringham and Gunness46
Bottesford32
Axholme Central29
Broughton and Appleby20
Axholme South14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Scunthorpe Central & Crosby195
Scunthorpe Lakeside131
Scunthorpe North96
Messingham & Scawby86
Barton upon Humber83

Safest Areas:

Scunthorpe Bottesford26
Broughton & Appleby20
Scunthorpe Yaddlethorpe20
Kirton in Lindsey & Hibaldstow18
Westwoodside, Haxey & Owston Ferry14

North Lincolnshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 666 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 169 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1134 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (332 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 735 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202569
March 202565
February 202538
January 202532
December 202429
November 202444
October 202458
September 202438
August 202462
July 202484
June 2024168

A total of 1626 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 320 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025117
April 2025103
March 2025136
February 202580
January 202592
December 202494
November 2024107
October 2024118
September 2024163
August 2024136
July 2024160
June 2024320

A total of 501 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202542
March 202537
February 202545
January 202528
December 202439
November 202443
October 202430
September 202443
August 202447
July 202435
June 202476

A total of 1635 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 136.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 2025110
March 202597
February 2025107
January 202584
December 2024124
November 2024147
October 2024180
September 2024116
August 2024159
July 2024169
June 2024230

A total of 1776 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 148.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 332 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025148
April 2025151
March 2025139
February 202598
January 202586
December 202499
November 2024138
October 2024132
September 2024116
August 2024173
July 2024164
June 2024332

A total of 126 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20248
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413
July 202412
June 202420

A total of 375 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202540
March 202549
February 202532
January 202532
December 202449
November 202422
October 202428
September 202426
August 202411
July 202424
June 202438

A total of 1249 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202592
March 2025101
February 202585
January 202580
December 2024104
November 202492
October 202497
September 202491
August 2024102
July 202498
June 2024206

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 20245
July 20241
June 202416

A total of 7159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 596.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025596
April 2025554
March 2025573
February 2025453
January 2025498
December 2024500
November 2024561
October 2024506
September 2024569
August 2024549
July 2024666
June 20241134

A total of 164 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202521
March 202511
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 202418
October 202411
September 202412
August 202412
July 202418
June 202422

A total of 152 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202516
February 20259
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 202413
September 202412
August 202417
July 202421
June 202440

A total of 1019 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202548
March 202572
February 202555
January 202547
December 202450
November 202467
October 2024121
September 202498
August 202493
July 202488
June 2024224

A total of 1538 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 302 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202589
April 2025113
March 2025121
February 202598
January 202570
December 202489
November 2024132
October 2024148
September 2024107
August 2024132
July 2024137
June 2024302

High Crime Locations North Lincolnshire in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Market Place (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Glanford Way (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
4. Messingham Lane (Map)
Total12
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour6
5. The Fairways (Map)
Total12
Other theft12
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Public order2

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