Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, North Lincolnshire, UK in July 2025 are around 237 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.82 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (24.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26
  • Wells Street with total crimes: 20
  • Hadleigh Court with total crimes: 15

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to North Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the North Lincolnshire average, with 2,598 crimes compared to 1,137. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Lincolnshire average, with 2,305 crimes compared to 1,019. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 16 other areas in the North Lincolnshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Town has recorded 237 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 1th out of 16 in the North Lincolnshire, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 2,598. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 2,305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Lincolnshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
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

Town 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 93 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (89 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (83 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (65 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202518
May 202514
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 202512
December 202421
November 20249
October 202416
September 202415
August 202414

A total of 312 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202540
May 202522
April 202524
March 202523
February 202527
January 202517
December 202416
November 202432
October 202433
September 202419
August 202422

A total of 847 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202575
May 202570
April 202558
March 202589
February 202554
January 202555
December 202474
November 202475
October 202456
September 202483
August 202465

A total of 171 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
May 202517
April 202514
March 202516
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20249
September 202417
August 202426

A total of 160 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202523
May 202512
April 202511
March 202513
February 202512
January 20259
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202413
August 202415

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 231 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202530
May 202520
April 202513
March 202528
February 202511
January 202516
December 202416
November 202416
October 202417
September 202420
August 202423

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20248

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

High Crime Locations Town in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting20
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wells Street (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Hadleigh Court (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
4. Frances Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Fenton Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Percival Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Manley Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Agard Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Robbery1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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