Crime in Axholme North: statistics, rates and trends
466 crimes were recorded in Axholme North in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Axholme North at a glance
- Crime trends in Axholme North
- Types of crime in Axholme North
- Axholme North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Axholme North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Axholme North
- Population and deprivation in Axholme North
- Questions about crime in Axholme North
- About this data
466 crimes were recorded in Axholme North in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 236 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Axholme North has the 2,778th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Axholme North | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 466 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,310 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Axholme North was highest in the year to July 2024 (588 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (465). Over the whole period it fell 8%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 466 | 56.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 551 | 66.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 588 | 70.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 538 | 64.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 465 | 56.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 556 | 66.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 505 | 60.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 497 | 59.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 506 | 60.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Axholme North 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-60%) and vehicle crime (-53%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 28.4 | 0.83 | -3% |
| Public order | 40 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -22% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.0 | 0.62 | -11% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.7 | 1.05 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 2.8 | 0.18 | -60% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.5 | 1.20 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -53% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.1 | 0.13 | -36% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Axholme North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Axholme North recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 50.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Axholme North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Axholme North recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Axholme North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Axholme North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Axholme North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Axholme North recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Axholme North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Axholme North recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Axholme North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Axholme North recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Axholme North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Axholme North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Axholme North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Axholme North recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Axholme North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Axholme North recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Axholme North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Axholme North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Axholme North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Axholme North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Axholme North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Axholme North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Axholme North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Axholme North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Axholme North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Axholme North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Axholme North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burringham & Gunness | 604 | 163.9 | +192% |
| Axholme Central | 312 | 41.0 | -27% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,817 | 125.0 | +123% |
| Brumby | 1,670 | 139.5 | +149% |
| Town | 2,626 | 288.2 | +414% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 926 | 118.7 | +112% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | +196% |
| Bottesford | 487 | 46.1 | -18% |
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 Axholme North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
| On or near Wharf Road | 26 |
| On or near Cranidge Close | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Market Place | 17 |
| On or near Mariners Arms Flats | 14 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 12 |
| On or near Chesswick Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Old School Lane | 11 |
| On or near High Street | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Axholme North 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 213 | 45.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 5.6% |
| Not recorded | 23 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
Axholme North has an estimated population of 8,310. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Axholme North sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Axholme North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Axholme North a safe place to live?
Axholme North recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Axholme North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (40).
Is crime in Axholme North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Axholme North was down 15% on the year before: 466 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 551 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Axholme North?
Axholme North is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Axholme North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.