Crime in Croft Baker: statistics, rates and trends
1,618 crimes were recorded in Croft Baker in the 12 months to August 2026, 146.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Croft Baker at a glance
- Crime trends in Croft Baker
- Types of crime in Croft Baker
- Croft Baker compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Croft Baker
- What happened after crimes were reported in Croft Baker
- Demographics of Croft Baker
- Questions about crime in Croft Baker
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (664), criminal damage and arson (150) and shoplifting (150) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 462nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Croft Baker | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,618 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.3 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,060 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Croft Baker peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,649 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,268). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,618 | 146.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,558 | 140.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,503 | 135.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,556 | 140.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,570 | 142.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,268 | 114.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,524 | 137.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,538 | 139.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,649 | 149.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 114 |
| July 2026 | 169 |
| June 2026 | 137 |
| May 2026 | 177 |
| April 2026 | 141 |
| March 2026 | 123 |
| February 2026 | 122 |
| January 2026 | 135 |
| December 2025 | 137 |
| November 2025 | 131 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
Compared with England and Wales, Croft Baker recorded notably more other crime (2.8 times the national rate), burglary (2.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (35% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 80 to 150 and drugs rose from 31 to 46, while public order fell from 156 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 664 | 60.0 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 | 13.6 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 150 | 13.6 | 8.5 | +88% |
| Public order | 121 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 10.0 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Other theft | 104 | 9.4 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Burglary | 81 | 7.3 | 3.6 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 6.9 | 5.0 | +29% |
| Other crime | 66 | 6.0 | 2.1 | +40% |
| Drugs | 46 | 4.2 | 3.3 | +48% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Croft Baker; the highest is West Marsh (453.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire (56.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Croft Baker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstoe | 817 | 86.6 | -41% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,309 | 195.5 | +34% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | +7% |
| East Marsh | 3,128 | 282.2 | +93% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 740 | 56.5 | -61% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | -7% |
| West Marsh | 3,682 | 453.1 | +210% |
| Scartho | 681 | 58.2 | -60% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Croft Baker over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Short Street” (123).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Short Street | 123 |
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Isaac'S Hill | 50 |
| On or near Chatsworth Place | 43 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 43 |
| On or near Wollaston Road | 36 |
| On or near Sea View Street | 32 |
| On or near Giles Street | 31 |
| On or near Davenport Drive | 29 |
Of the 1,507 crimes in Croft Baker with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 594 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 446 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 102 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 58 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Croft Baker has an estimated population of 11,060 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (29%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and more households without a car (33%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Croft Baker average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Croft Baker | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Croft Baker a safe place to live?
Croft Baker recorded 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 462nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Croft Baker?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 664 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (150).
Is crime in Croft Baker going up or down?
Recorded crime in Croft Baker was up 4% on the year before: 1,618 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,558 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Croft Baker?
About 11,060 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Croft Baker?
Croft Baker 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.