Crime in North Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
16,272 crimes were recorded in North Lincolnshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North Lincolnshire at a glance
- Crime trends in North Lincolnshire
- Types of crime in North Lincolnshire
- North Lincolnshire compared with nearby districts
- Areas within North Lincolnshire
- Streets with the most crime in North Lincolnshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Lincolnshire
- Demographics of North Lincolnshire
- Fly-tipping in North Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in North Lincolnshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (6,404), shoplifting (1,676) and anti-social behaviour (1,414) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 113th of the 302 districts covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | North Lincolnshire | Yorkshire and The Humber | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 16,272 | 615,075 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.0 | 108.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 171,336 | 5,672,962 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Lincolnshire peaked in the year to August 2019 (18,438 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (15,735). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 16,272 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 15,735 | 91.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 17,651 | 103.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 16,574 | 96.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 16,786 | 98.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 16,458 | 96.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 17,500 | 102.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 18,438 | 107.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 16,723 | 97.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 1,400 |
| July 2026 | 1,595 |
| June 2026 | 1,504 |
| May 2026 | 1,442 |
| April 2026 | 1,391 |
| March 2026 | 1,366 |
| February 2026 | 1,205 |
| January 2026 | 1,296 |
| December 2025 | 1,206 |
| November 2025 | 1,234 |
| October 2025 | 1,315 |
| September 2025 | 1,318 |
Compared with England and Wales, North Lincolnshire recorded notably more other crime (52% above the national rate) and burglary (30% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (89% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 113 to 207 and drugs rose from 382 to 503, while theft from the person fell from 43 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6,404 | 37.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 1,676 | 9.8 | 8.5 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,414 | 8.3 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 1,400 | 8.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1,380 | 8.1 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 1,049 | 6.1 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Burglary | 790 | 4.6 | 3.6 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 566 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Other crime | 549 | 3.2 | 2.1 | +19% |
| Drugs | 503 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +32% |
| Robbery | 207 | 1.2 | 1.4 | +83% |
| Bicycle theft | 154 | 0.9 | 0.8 | +31% |
| Possession of weapons | 147 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 33 | 0.2 | 1.7 | -23% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest districts have a higher crime rate than North Lincolnshire; the highest is Lincoln district (158.9 per 1,000) and the lowest East Riding of Yorkshire (62.2).
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lindsey | 8,204 | 82.7 | -13% |
| Kingston upon Hull, City of | 38,015 | 138.0 | +45% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | 22,153 | 62.2 | -34% |
| Doncaster | 42,135 | 131.8 | +39% |
| North East Lincolnshire | 21,976 | 137.4 | +45% |
| Bassetlaw | 12,091 | 96.8 | +2% |
| Lincoln | 16,704 | 158.9 | +67% |
| Rotherham | 30,952 | 111.9 | +18% |
Of the 45 areas within North Lincolnshire, Town had the highest crime rate (292.8 per 1,000) and Haxey the lowest (22.5), 13 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Neighbourhood | 9,112 | 2,668 | 292.8 |
| Burringham & Gunness | Neighbourhood | 3,686 | 614 | 166.6 |
| Frodingham | Neighbourhood | 8,358 | 1,364 | 163.2 |
| Scunthorpe | Town | 81,434 | 11,555 | 141.9 |
| Ashby Central | Neighbourhood | 9,326 | 1,300 | 139.4 |
| Brumby | Neighbourhood | 11,975 | 1,635 | 136.5 |
| Crosby & Park | Neighbourhood | 14,533 | 1,820 | 125.2 |
| Brigg | Town | 5,302 | 617 | 116.4 |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | Neighbourhood | 7,803 | 885 | 113.4 |
| Ashby Lakeside | Neighbourhood | 7,592 | 820 | 108.0 |
| South Killingholme | Town | 1,839 | 183 | 99.5 |
| Keadby | Town | 1,443 | 118 | 81.8 |
| Brigg & Wolds | Neighbourhood | 11,567 | 885 | 76.5 |
| Winterton | Town | 5,024 | 350 | 69.7 |
| Ealand | Town | 1,745 | 115 | 65.9 |
| Barton-upon-Humber | Town | 12,052 | 726 | 60.2 |
| Barton | Neighbourhood | 12,052 | 726 | 60.2 |
| Axholme North | Neighbourhood | 8,310 | 491 | 59.1 |
| Barnetby le Wold | Town | 2,044 | 116 | 56.8 |
| Crowle (North Lincolnshire) | Town | 3,609 | 196 | 54.3 |
| New Holland | Town | 1,312 | 70 | 53.4 |
| Hibaldstow | Town | 1,901 | 101 | 53.1 |
| Ferry | Neighbourhood | 11,478 | 597 | 52.0 |
| Burton upon Stather & Winterton | Neighbourhood | 13,132 | 671 | 51.1 |
| Barrow upon Humber | Town | 3,475 | 175 | 50.4 |
| Gunness | Town | 1,437 | 67 | 46.6 |
| Bottesford | Neighbourhood | 10,556 | 490 | 46.4 |
| Broughton (North Lincolnshire) | Town | 4,436 | 197 | 44.4 |
| Broughton & Scawby | Neighbourhood | 6,036 | 264 | 43.7 |
| Worlaby | Town | 1,190 | 51 | 42.9 |
| Axholme Central | Neighbourhood | 7,612 | 325 | 42.7 |
| Goxhill | Town | 1,562 | 66 | 42.3 |
| Epworth | Town | 3,720 | 157 | 42.2 |
| Scawby | Town | 1,600 | 67 | 41.9 |
| Axholme South | Neighbourhood | 7,062 | 287 | 40.6 |
| Messingham | Town | 3,941 | 155 | 39.3 |
| Ridge | Neighbourhood | 7,205 | 275 | 38.2 |
| Kirton in Lindsey | Town | 3,779 | 134 | 35.5 |
| Belton (North Lincolnshire) | Town | 1,905 | 67 | 35.2 |
| Ulceby | Town | 3,290 | 103 | 31.3 |
| Winteringham | Town | 1,500 | 44 | 29.3 |
| Westwoodside | Town | 1,629 | 47 | 28.9 |
| Wrawby | Town | 1,788 | 49 | 27.4 |
| Burton upon Stather | Town | 3,112 | 76 | 24.4 |
| Haxey | Town | 1,820 | 41 | 22.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 20% of the crime recorded in North Lincolnshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (704).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 704 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 563 |
| On or near Supermarket | 468 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 423 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 236 |
| On or near Glanford Way | 207 |
| On or near Taylor Court | 180 |
| On or near Nightclub | 178 |
| On or near A18 | 162 |
| On or near Market Place | 134 |
Of the 14,858 crimes in North Lincolnshire with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 1,414 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 5,716 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 4,274 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 1,464 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 934 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 697 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 669 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 488 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 194 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 127 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 126 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 73 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 70 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
North Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 171,336 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and more retired residents (27%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Lincolnshire average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.1% | 10.1% (England) |
1,267 fly-tipping incidents were recorded in North Lincolnshire in 2024/25 (7.4 per 1,000 residents, against 21.1 across the councils in England that count all incidents), according to the council's return to Defra. Fly-tipping is not in the police figures on this page: fly-tipping in North Lincolnshire has the council's figures by place, type of waste and size, and its enforcement actions and fines.
Is North Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
North Lincolnshire recorded 95.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 113th of the 302 districts on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in North Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 6,404 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,676).
Is crime in North Lincolnshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Lincolnshire was up 3% on the year before: 16,272 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 15,735 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Lincolnshire?
About 171,336 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Lincolnshire?
North Lincolnshire is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.