Crime in Broughton & Scawby: statistics, rates and trends
270 crimes were recorded in Broughton & Scawby in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Broughton & Scawby at a glance
- Crime trends in Broughton & Scawby
- Types of crime in Broughton & Scawby
- Broughton & Scawby compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broughton & Scawby
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broughton & Scawby
- Population and deprivation in Broughton & Scawby
- Questions about crime in Broughton & Scawby
- About this data
270 crimes were recorded in Broughton & Scawby in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 39% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 106 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Broughton & Scawby has the 3,254th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broughton & Scawby | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 270 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.7 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +39% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,036 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broughton & Scawby was highest in the year to July 2021 (302 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (194). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 270 | 44.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 194 | 32.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 259 | 42.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 256 | 42.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 263 | 43.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 302 | 50.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 233 | 38.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 256 | 42.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 231 | 38.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 20 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broughton & Scawby 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%) and public order (+12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 106 | 17.6 | 0.51 | +19% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.8 | 0.72 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.3 | 0.64 | +73% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +110% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 2.7 | 0.17 | +23% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.7 | 0.75 | +220% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.78 | +233% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +29% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.3 | 0.41 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Broughton & Scawby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broughton & Scawby recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broughton & Scawby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broughton & Scawby recorded 29 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 up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broughton & Scawby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broughton & Scawby recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broughton & Scawby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broughton & Scawby recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broughton & Scawby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broughton & Scawby recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 110% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broughton & Scawby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broughton & Scawby recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broughton & Scawby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broughton & Scawby recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broughton & Scawby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broughton & Scawby recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Broughton & Scawby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broughton & Scawby recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broughton & Scawby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broughton & Scawby recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broughton & Scawby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broughton & Scawby recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broughton & Scawby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broughton & Scawby recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Broughton & Scawby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broughton & Scawby recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Broughton & Scawby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broughton & Scawby.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton & Scawby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Lakeside | 829 | 109.2 | +144% |
| Brigg & Wolds | 909 | 78.6 | +76% |
| Ashby Central | 1,313 | 140.8 | +215% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | +271% |
| Bottesford | 487 | 46.1 | +3% |
| Ridge | 283 | 39.3 | -12% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 926 | 118.7 | +165% |
| Messingham | 141 | 35.8 | -20% |
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 Broughton & Scawby over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wyatt Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Dixon Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Estate Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Scawby Road | 13 |
| On or near George Street | 11 |
| On or near Yarborough Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Vicarage Lane | 9 |
| On or near St Bernard'S Close | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 7 |
| On or near Chambers Court | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broughton & Scawby 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 | 95 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 33.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 16 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Broughton & Scawby has an estimated population of 6,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broughton & Scawby sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broughton & Scawby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Broughton & Scawby a safe place to live?
Broughton & Scawby recorded 44.7 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 Broughton & Scawby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (29).
Is crime in Broughton & Scawby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton & Scawby was up 39% on the year before: 270 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 194 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broughton & Scawby?
Broughton & Scawby 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 Broughton & Scawby. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.