Crime Rate in Ridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ridge

The total recorded crimes in Ridge, North Lincolnshire, UK in July 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ridge crime rate of 28.79 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Ridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holme Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Mortal Ash Hill with total crimes: 6
  • Brigg Road with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Ridge has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 28.79 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ridge)CrimesRank (Ridge)CrimesRank (Ridge)
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
Barton68 91,096 81,071 6
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens101 61,288 61,056 7
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

Ridge 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 30 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202530
May 202547
April 202523
March 202513
February 202512
January 20259
December 202437
November 202445
October 202413
September 202431
August 202428

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202510
May 202524
April 202510
March 202517
February 202513
January 20255
December 202412
November 202411
October 20249
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
April 20254
March 20258
December 20242
November 20244
October 202412
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 202426
November 202411
October 202416
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20257
April 202514
March 20256
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 202515
April 202511
March 20258
February 20251
January 20252
December 20248
November 20241
October 20246
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 202512
February 20252
December 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Ridge in July 2025

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

1. Holme Lane (Map)
Total6
Burglary6
2. Mortal Ash Hill (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson6
3. Brigg Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
4. Northfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Manton Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft6
6. Brigg Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lincoln Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Well Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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