Crime Rate in Barton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barton

The total recorded crimes in Barton, North Lincolnshire, UK in July 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barton crime rate of 1.77 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 Barton, encompassing approximately 38,380 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Barton Crime Hotspots

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

  • George Street with total crimes: 5
  • Fairfield Drive with total crimes: 4
  • River View with total crimes: 4

How safe is Barton?

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

  • Relative to North Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Barton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Lincolnshire average, with 1096 crimes compared to 1137.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Barton witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Barton experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Lincolnshire average, with 1,071 crimes compared to 1,019. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Barton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Lincolnshire, Barton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barton has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 0.31 ranking 9th out of 16 in the North Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Barton crimes were 1,096. The crime rate of Barton in 2024 was 48.75 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barton were around 1,071 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.97 (year) or 4.00 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barton)CrimesRank (Barton)CrimesRank (Barton)
Town237 12,598 12,305 1
Brumby168 32,367 22,131 2
Crosby and Park174 21,907 41,988 3
Ashby149 41,983 31,576 4
Frodingham105 51,652 51,252 5
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens101 61,288 61,056 7
Ridge78 81,213 71,017 8
Brigg and Wolds90 7844 9845 9
Ferry54 11649 12660 10
Burton upon Stather and Winterton45 13746 10633 11
Axholme North58 10609 14579 13
Bottesford52 12681 11453 15
Burringham and Gunness42 14618 13586 12
Axholme Central25 16441 15477 14
Broughton and Appleby26 15292 17293 17
Axholme South22 17350 16398 16

Barton 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 31 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202521
May 202526
April 202526
March 202538
February 202524
January 202534
December 202425
November 202431
October 202433
September 202433
August 202428

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20252
April 202511
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20246
October 202410
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202521
May 202523
April 202511
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 202412
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20259
April 202517
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 202412
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20252

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barton in July 2025

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

1. George Street (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fairfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. River View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. Ramsden Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Grange Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Hungate (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blyth Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kingston View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Baysgarth View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Millfields (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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