Crime in Axholme North: statistics, rates and trends
491 crimes were recorded in Axholme North in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Axholme North
- Questions about crime in Axholme North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (242), criminal damage and arson (43) and public order (38) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,650th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Axholme North | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 491 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.1 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,310 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Axholme North peaked in the year to August 2024 (583 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (485). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 491 | 59.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 526 | 63.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 583 | 70.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 540 | 65.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 485 | 58.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 538 | 64.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 512 | 61.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 490 | 59.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 516 | 62.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Axholme North recorded notably more other crime (31% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (80% below) and vehicle crime (52% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 28 to 33, while anti-social behaviour fell from 53 to 26 and vehicle crime fell from 27 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 29.1 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.2 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Public order | 38 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 33 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Other theft | 32 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 3.1 | 15.4 | -51% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Axholme North; the highest is Town, North Lincolnshire (292.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Axholme Central (42.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Axholme North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burringham & Gunness | 614 | 166.6 | +182% |
| Axholme Central | 325 | 42.7 | -28% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | +112% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | +131% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +396% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +92% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +176% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Axholme North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wharf Road” (28).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wharf Road | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 26 |
| On or near Cranidge Close | 18 |
| On or near Market Place | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
| On or near Mariners Arms Flats | 13 |
| On or near Willow Grove | 13 |
| On or near Chesswick Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Johnson'S Lane | 10 |
Of the 465 crimes in Axholme North with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 26 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 215 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 23.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Axholme North has an estimated population of 8,310 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Axholme North average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Axholme North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Axholme North a safe place to live?
Axholme North recorded 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,650th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Axholme North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (43).
Is crime in Axholme North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Axholme North was down 7% on the year before: 491 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 526 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Axholme North?
About 8,310 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Axholme North?
Axholme North 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.