Crime in Burringham & Gunness: statistics, rates and trends
604 crimes were recorded in Burringham & Gunness in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burringham & Gunness
- Questions about crime in Burringham & Gunness
- About this data
604 crimes were recorded in Burringham & Gunness in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 206 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burringham & Gunness has the 339th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burringham & Gunness | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 604 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.9 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 3,686 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burringham & Gunness was highest in the year to July 2019 (703 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (479). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 604 | 163.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 559 | 151.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 566 | 153.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 553 | 150.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 479 | 130.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 511 | 138.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 516 | 140.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 703 | 190.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 512 | 138.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 58 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burringham & Gunness 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+27%) and other theft (+19%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and public order (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 206 | 55.9 | 6.75 | +27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 164 | 44.5 | 1.30 | +4% |
| Public order | 45 | 12.2 | 1.84 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 9.0 | 1.32 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 8.4 | 0.55 | -43% |
| Drugs | 26 | 7.1 | 2.16 | +271% |
| Other theft | 25 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 6.0 | 1.21 | +5% |
| Burglary | 20 | 5.4 | 1.53 | -9% |
| Other crime | 17 | 4.6 | 2.18 | +31% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.2 | 1.61 | +167% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.8 | 0.48 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.5 | 0.66 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -33% |
Shoplifting in Burringham & Gunness
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burringham & Gunness recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Burringham & Gunness
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burringham & Gunness recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burringham & Gunness
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burringham & Gunness recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burringham & Gunness
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burringham & Gunness recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burringham & Gunness
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burringham & Gunness recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burringham & Gunness
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burringham & Gunness recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 271% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burringham & Gunness
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burringham & Gunness recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burringham & Gunness
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burringham & Gunness recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burringham & Gunness
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burringham & Gunness recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burringham & Gunness
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burringham & Gunness recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burringham & Gunness
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burringham & Gunness recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burringham & Gunness
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burringham & Gunness recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burringham & Gunness
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burringham & Gunness recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burringham & Gunness
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burringham & Gunness recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burringham & Gunness, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burringham & Gunness.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burringham & Gunness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby & Park | 1,817 | 125.0 | -24% |
| Brumby | 1,670 | 139.5 | -15% |
| Town | 2,626 | 288.2 | +76% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 926 | 118.7 | -28% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | +1% |
| Ashby Central | 1,313 | 140.8 | -14% |
| Bottesford | 487 | 46.1 | -72% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 829 | 109.2 | -33% |
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 Burringham & Gunness over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Glanford Way | 195 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 119 |
| On or near Doncaster Road | 40 |
| On or near Ashbourne Court | 32 |
| On or near M181 | 18 |
| On or near Derby Road | 17 |
| On or near Edgemere | 17 |
| On or near Deacon Drive | 16 |
| On or near Glossop Road | 13 |
| On or near Neap House Road | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burringham & Gunness 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 | 188 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 30.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 8.9% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 7.3% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 9 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
Burringham & Gunness has an estimated population of 3,686. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burringham & Gunness sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burringham & Gunness |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Burringham & Gunness a safe place to live?
Burringham & Gunness recorded 163.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Burringham & Gunness?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (164).
Is crime in Burringham & Gunness going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burringham & Gunness was up 8% on the year before: 604 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 559 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burringham & Gunness?
Burringham & Gunness 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 Burringham & Gunness. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.