Crime in North East Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends

21,982 crimes were recorded in North East Lincolnshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 137.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 8,193 reports (37% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, North East Lincolnshire has the 24th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in North East Lincolnshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (23,039 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (19,773). Over the whole period it rose 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in North East Lincolnshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+34%) and robbery (+28%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in North East Lincolnshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North East Lincolnshire recorded 8,193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in North East Lincolnshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North East Lincolnshire recorded 2,703 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in North East Lincolnshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North East Lincolnshire recorded 2,263 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in North East Lincolnshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North East Lincolnshire recorded 1,873 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in North East Lincolnshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North East Lincolnshire recorded 1,714 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in North East Lincolnshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North East Lincolnshire recorded 1,235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in North East Lincolnshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North East Lincolnshire recorded 1,042 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in North East Lincolnshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North East Lincolnshire recorded 880 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in North East Lincolnshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North East Lincolnshire recorded 697 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in North East Lincolnshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North East Lincolnshire recorded 625 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in North East Lincolnshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North East Lincolnshire recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in North East Lincolnshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North East Lincolnshire recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in North East Lincolnshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North East Lincolnshire recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in North East Lincolnshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North East Lincolnshire recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to North East Lincolnshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North East Lincolnshire.

24 areas within North East Lincolnshire, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. West Marsh had the highest rate (444.0 per 1,000) and Waltham the lowest (29.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in North East Lincolnshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North East Lincolnshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

North East Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 159,911. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North East Lincolnshire sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to North East Lincolnshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.