Crime in Axholme Central: statistics, rates and trends
325 crimes were recorded in Axholme Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Axholme Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Axholme Central
- Types of crime in Axholme Central
- Axholme Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Axholme Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Axholme Central
- Demographics of Axholme Central
- Questions about crime in Axholme Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (151), other theft (29) and public order (27) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,340th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Axholme Central | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 325 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.7 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,612 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Axholme Central peaked in the year to August 2020 (492 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (319). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 325 | 42.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 319 | 41.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 438 | 57.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 480 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 479 | 62.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 454 | 59.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 492 | 64.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 477 | 62.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 459 | 60.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 46 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 29 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (55% below) and public order (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 29, while criminal damage and arson fell from 30 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 19.8 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Other theft | 29 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 1.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Axholme Central; the highest is Burringham & Gunness (166.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Messingham, North Lincolnshire (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Axholme Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axholme South | 287 | 40.6 | -5% |
| Axholme North | 491 | 59.1 | +38% |
| Burringham & Gunness | 614 | 166.6 | +290% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | +220% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | +9% |
| Messingham | 155 | 39.3 | -8% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +166% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +226% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Axholme Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Biddle Close | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Southfield Drive | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near The Lidgett | 10 |
| On or near Ashtree Close | 9 |
| On or near Harris Gardens | 9 |
| On or near Pinfold | 8 |
| On or near Thorne Road | 8 |
Of the 314 crimes in Axholme Central with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 11 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 112 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Axholme Central has an estimated population of 7,612 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and less social housing (9.5%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Axholme Central average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Axholme Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Axholme Central a safe place to live?
Axholme Central recorded 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,340th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Axholme Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (29).
Is crime in Axholme Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Axholme Central was up 2% on the year before: 325 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 319 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Axholme Central?
About 7,612 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Axholme Central?
Axholme Central 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.