Crime in Brumby: statistics, rates and trends
1,635 crimes were recorded in Brumby in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (702), shoplifting (203) and criminal damage and arson (157) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 582nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brumby | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,635 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.5 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,975 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Brumby of any year here (1,635 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,635 | 136.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,682 | 140.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,273 | 189.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,947 | 162.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,012 | 168.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,960 | 163.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,131 | 178.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,150 | 179.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,960 | 163.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 137 |
| July 2026 | 164 |
| June 2026 | 163 |
| May 2026 | 166 |
| April 2026 | 145 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 122 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 150 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brumby recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (94% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (71% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (51% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 92 to 203, while other crime fell from 70 to 43 and vehicle crime fell from 38 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 702 | 58.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 203 | 17.0 | 8.5 | +121% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 157 | 13.1 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Public order | 136 | 11.4 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Other theft | 93 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.3 | 3.6 | -12% |
| Other crime | 43 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -39% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.1 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Robbery | 25 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brumby; the highest is Town, North Lincolnshire (292.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bottesford, North Lincolnshire (46.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brumby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | -17% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | -66% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +2% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +20% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +114% |
| Burringham & Gunness | 614 | 166.6 | +22% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | -8% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | -21% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Brumby over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (107).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 107 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 88 |
| On or near Coventry Close | 61 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 58 |
| On or near Gray Road | 53 |
| On or near Lynmouth Drive | 48 |
| On or near Parker Avenue | 44 |
| On or near Burringham Road | 41 |
| On or near Exmoor Road | 40 |
| On or near Bigby Grove | 34 |
Of the 1,514 crimes in Brumby with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 633 | 41.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 317 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 187 | 12.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 113 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 77 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 52 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 13 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Brumby has an estimated population of 11,975 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (38%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brumby average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brumby | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 49.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 38.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brumby a safe place to live?
Brumby recorded 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 582nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Brumby?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 702 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (203).
Is crime in Brumby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brumby was down 3% on the year before: 1,635 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,682 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brumby?
About 11,975 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brumby?
Brumby 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.