Crime in Croft Baker: statistics, rates and trends
1,624 crimes were recorded in Croft Baker in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Croft Baker
- Questions about crime in Croft Baker
- About this data
1,624 crimes were recorded in Croft Baker in the 12 months to July 2026, 146.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 672 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Croft Baker has the 463rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Croft Baker | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,624 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 146.8 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,060 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Croft Baker was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,665 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,284). Over the whole period it fell 2%, 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 | 1,624 | 146.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,573 | 142.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,498 | 135.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,572 | 142.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,548 | 140.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,284 | 116.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,525 | 137.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,526 | 138.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,665 | 150.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 120 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Croft Baker 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+92%) and other crime (+38%). The largest falls were in public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 672 | 60.8 | 1.77 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 148 | 13.4 | 1.62 | +92% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 13.3 | 1.96 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 11.3 | 0.74 | -4% |
| Public order | 117 | 10.6 | 1.59 | -23% |
| Other theft | 103 | 9.3 | 1.46 | +34% |
| Burglary | 81 | 7.3 | 2.07 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 75 | 6.8 | 1.38 | +23% |
| Other crime | 65 | 5.9 | 2.78 | +38% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.8 | 1.16 | +31% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.4 | 1.76 | -11% |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.4 | 1.00 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.21 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +150% |
Violence and sexual offences in Croft Baker
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Croft Baker recorded 672 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Croft Baker
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Croft Baker recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Croft Baker
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Croft Baker recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Croft Baker
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Croft Baker recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Croft Baker
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Croft Baker recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Croft Baker
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Croft Baker recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Croft Baker
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Croft Baker recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Croft Baker
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Croft Baker recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Croft Baker
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Croft Baker recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Croft Baker
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Croft Baker recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Croft Baker
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Croft Baker recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Croft Baker
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Croft Baker recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Croft Baker
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Croft Baker recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Croft Baker
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Croft Baker recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Croft Baker, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Croft Baker.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Croft Baker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstoe | 819 | 86.8 | -41% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,332 | 197.5 | +34% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | +8% |
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | +94% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 733 | 56.0 | -62% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | -7% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +202% |
| Scartho | 691 | 59.0 | -60% |
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 Croft Baker over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Short Street | 121 |
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 78 |
| On or near Isaac'S Hill | 45 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 45 |
| On or near Chatsworth Place | 43 |
| On or near Wollaston Road | 38 |
| On or near Sea View Street | 33 |
| On or near Mill Place | 31 |
| On or near Giles Street | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Croft Baker 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 | 571 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 437 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 9.7% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 7.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 98 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 3.8% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Croft Baker has an estimated population of 11,060. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Croft Baker sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Croft Baker |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 28.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.6% |
Is Croft Baker a safe place to live?
Croft Baker recorded 146.8 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 Croft Baker?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 672 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (148).
Is crime in Croft Baker going up or down?
Recorded crime in Croft Baker was up 3% on the year before: 1,624 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,573 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Croft Baker?
Croft Baker 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 Croft Baker. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.