Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, North Lincolnshire, UK in May 2025 are around 186 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.64 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (70) incidents (20.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fenton Street with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 11
  • Percival Street with total crimes: 11

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 May 2025 the Town has recorded 186 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
Ridge104 51,213 71,017 8
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

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 79 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (134 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202516
February 20258
January 20256
December 202412
November 20248
October 20249
September 202417
August 202426
July 20248
June 202438
May 202426

A total of 970 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202558
March 202589
February 202554
January 202555
December 202474
November 202475
October 202456
September 202483
August 202465
July 202479
June 2024134
May 202478

A total of 280 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202513
March 202528
February 202511
January 202516
December 202416
November 202416
October 202417
September 202420
August 202423
July 202428
June 202448
May 202424

A total of 114 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202512
February 20257
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 202413
September 20248
August 20242
July 20247
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 361 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202524
March 202523
February 202527
January 202517
December 202416
November 202432
October 202433
September 202419
August 202422
July 202429
June 202466
May 202431

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202513
February 202512
January 20259
December 202414
November 202413
October 202412
September 202413
August 202415
July 202418
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202510
February 20258
January 202512
December 202421
November 20249
October 202416
September 202415
August 202414
July 202418
June 202436
May 20248

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 43 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. Fenton Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Percival Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Other crime1
6. Cole Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Wells Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
9. Tulip Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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