Crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton: statistics, rates and trends
688 crimes were recorded in Burton upon Stather & Winterton in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton at a glance
- Crime trends in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Types of crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Burton upon Stather & Winterton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Population and deprivation in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- Questions about crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
- About this data
688 crimes were recorded in Burton upon Stather & Winterton in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 302 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burton upon Stather & Winterton has the 2,925th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burton upon Stather & Winterton | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 688 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.4 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,132 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton was highest in the year to July 2019 (845 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (688). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 688 | 52.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 728 | 55.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 785 | 59.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 722 | 55.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 689 | 52.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 764 | 58.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 792 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 845 | 64.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 803 | 61.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 37 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 56 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 65 |
| August 2025 | 62 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burton upon Stather & Winterton 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 shoplifting (+38%) and burglary (+17%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and public order (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 302 | 23.0 | 0.67 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 6.9 | 0.45 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 5.3 | 0.77 | +1% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.0 | 0.61 | -30% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.0 | 0.37 | +38% |
| Other theft | 33 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -30% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.8 | 0.83 | +53% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burton upon Stather & Winterton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burton upon Stather & Winterton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burton upon Stather & Winterton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burton upon Stather & Winterton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby & Park | 1,817 | 125.0 | +139% |
| Town | 2,626 | 288.2 | +450% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | +217% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 926 | 118.7 | +127% |
| Burringham & Gunness | 604 | 163.9 | +213% |
| Ashby Central | 1,313 | 140.8 | +169% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 829 | 109.2 | +108% |
| Brumby | 1,670 | 139.5 | +166% |
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 Burton upon Stather & Winterton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Betony Close | 41 |
| On or near D'Arcy Close | 25 |
| On or near Neville Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Hiles Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Northlands Road | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Anchors Way | 17 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 15 |
| On or near De Lacy Way | 14 |
| On or near Saffre Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burton upon Stather & Winterton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 207 | 30.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 206 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 13.2% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Burton upon Stather & Winterton has an estimated population of 13,132. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burton upon Stather & Winterton sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burton upon Stather & Winterton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.4% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Burton upon Stather & Winterton a safe place to live?
Burton upon Stather & Winterton recorded 52.4 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 Burton upon Stather & Winterton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 302 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burton upon Stather & Winterton was down 5% on the year before: 688 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 728 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burton upon Stather & Winterton?
Burton upon Stather & Winterton 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 Burton upon Stather & Winterton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.