Crime in Burringham & Gunness: statistics, rates and trends
614 crimes were recorded in Burringham & Gunness in the 12 months to August 2026, 166.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burringham & Gunness at a glance
- Crime trends in Burringham & Gunness
- Types of crime in Burringham & Gunness
- Burringham & Gunness compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burringham & Gunness
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burringham & Gunness
- Demographics of Burringham & Gunness
- Questions about crime in Burringham & Gunness
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (216), violence and sexual offences (163) and public order (46) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 323rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Burringham & Gunness | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 614 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 166.6 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,686 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burringham & Gunness peaked in the year to August 2019 (686 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (487). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 614 | 166.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 564 | 153.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 564 | 153.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 540 | 146.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 487 | 132.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 523 | 141.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 534 | 144.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 686 | 186.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 512 | 138.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burringham & Gunness recorded notably more shoplifting (6.9 times the national rate), drugs (91% above the national rate) and public order (87% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (49% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 164 to 216 and other theft rose from 21 to 26, while anti-social behaviour fell from 55 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 216 | 58.6 | 8.5 | +32% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 44.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Public order | 46 | 12.5 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -47% |
| Other theft | 26 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +24% |
| Drugs | 23 | 6.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Burglary | 22 | 6.0 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Other crime | 17 | 4.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 2.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burringham & Gunness; 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 Burringham & Gunness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | -25% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | -18% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +76% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | -32% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | -2% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | -16% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | -72% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | -35% |
The 10 locations below account for 81% of the crime recorded in Burringham & Gunness over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Glanford Way” (207).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glanford Way | 207 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 128 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 42 |
| On or near Ashbourne Court | 30 |
| On or near Derby Road | 19 |
| On or near Glossop Road | 16 |
| On or near Edgemere | 15 |
| On or near Trentside Trailer Park | 15 |
| On or near Deacon Drive | 14 |
| On or near M181 | 13 |
Of the 585 crimes in Burringham & Gunness with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 33.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 190 | 32.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 6.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 7 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Burringham & Gunness has an estimated population of 3,686 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burringham & Gunness average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Burringham & Gunness | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burringham & Gunness a safe place to live?
Burringham & Gunness recorded 166.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 323rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Burringham & Gunness?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (163).
Is crime in Burringham & Gunness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burringham & Gunness was up 9% on the year before: 614 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 564 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burringham & Gunness?
About 3,686 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burringham & Gunness?
Burringham & Gunness 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.