Crime Rate in Ridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridge

The total recorded crimes in Ridge, North Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridge crime rate of 38.39 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 Ridge, encompassing approximately 2,708 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (104.35% increase)
  • Other theft: (24) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Ridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 24
  • The Fairways with total crimes: 12
  • Messingham Lane with total crimes: 12

How safe is Ridge?

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

  • Relative to North Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Ridge reported a higher crime volume than the North Lincolnshire average, with 1,213 crimes compared to 1,137. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ridge witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Ridge had fewer crimes than the North Lincolnshire average, with 1,017 crimes compared to 1,019. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ridge witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Lincolnshire, Ridge has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ridge has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 38.39 ranking 5th out of 16 in the North Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ridge crimes were 1,213. The crime rate of Ridge in 2024 was 447.78 (year) or 37.32 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ridge were around 1,017 crimes with yearly crime rate of 375.43 (year) or 31.29 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ridge)CrimesRank (Ridge)CrimesRank (Ridge)
Town186 12,598 12,305 1
Brumby122 42,367 22,131 2
Crosby and Park152 21,907 41,988 3
Ashby148 31,983 31,576 4
Frodingham94 61,652 51,252 5
Barton83 71,096 81,071 6
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens77 81,288 61,056 7
Brigg and Wolds67 9844 9845 9
Ferry61 11649 12660 10
Burton upon Stather and Winterton63 10746 10633 11
Bottesford32 14681 11453 15
Burringham and Gunness46 13618 13586 12
Axholme North49 12609 14579 13
Axholme Central29 15441 15477 14
Axholme South14 17350 16398 16
Broughton and Appleby20 16292 17293 17

Ridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (25 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 202411
July 202412
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202510
March 202517
February 202513
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242
July 202411
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202523
March 202513
February 202512
January 20259
December 202437
November 202445
October 202413
September 202431
August 202428
July 202430
June 202448
May 202427

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20259
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 202412
September 202425
August 20243
July 202415
June 202448

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 202426
November 202411
October 202416
September 20242
August 20248
July 202429
June 20246
May 202420

A total of 83 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20246
June 202434
May 20248

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 202412
September 202420
August 202411
July 20242
June 202446
May 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20252
December 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ridge in May 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour6
2. The Fairways (Map)
Total12
Other theft12
3. Messingham Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime6
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
5. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Darnholme Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Sand Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. West Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Acacia Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. St Andrew'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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