Crime in Broughton & Scawby: statistics, rates and trends
264 crimes were recorded in Broughton & Scawby in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Broughton & Scawby
- Questions about crime in Broughton & Scawby
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), criminal damage and arson (29), other theft (25) and public order (25) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,305th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Broughton & Scawby | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 264 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.7 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,036 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broughton & Scawby peaked in the year to August 2021 (308 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (203). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 264 | 43.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 203 | 33.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 259 | 42.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 244 | 40.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 271 | 44.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 308 | 51.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 234 | 38.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 258 | 42.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 230 | 38.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (52% below) and public order (38% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 16.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 4.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 25 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Broughton & Scawby; the highest is Frodingham (163.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ridge (38.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton & Scawby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | +147% |
| Brigg & Wolds | 885 | 76.5 | +75% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +219% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +273% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | +6% |
| Ridge | 275 | 38.2 | -13% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +159% |
| Messingham | 155 | 39.3 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Broughton & Scawby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dixon Avenue” and “Wyatt Avenue” (16 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dixon Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Wyatt Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Scawby Road | 13 |
| On or near Estate Avenue | 12 |
| On or near George Street | 11 |
| On or near Yarborough Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Brooklands | 7 |
| On or near St Bernard'S Close | 7 |
| On or near Sterne Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket | 7 |
Of the 246 crimes in Broughton & Scawby with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 35.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 2.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Broughton & Scawby has an estimated population of 6,036 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (33%, against 22%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broughton & Scawby average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broughton & Scawby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broughton & Scawby a safe place to live?
Broughton & Scawby recorded 43.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,305th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broughton & Scawby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (29).
Is crime in Broughton & Scawby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton & Scawby was up 30% on the year before: 264 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 203 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broughton & Scawby?
About 6,036 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broughton & Scawby?
Broughton & Scawby 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.