Crime in East Marsh: statistics, rates and trends
3,128 crimes were recorded in East Marsh in the 12 months to August 2026, 282.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in East Marsh at a glance
- Crime trends in East Marsh
- Types of crime in East Marsh
- East Marsh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in East Marsh
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Marsh
- Demographics of East Marsh
- Questions about crime in East Marsh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,133), criminal damage and arson (372) and shoplifting (312) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 88th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | East Marsh | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,128 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 282.2 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,083 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in East Marsh of any year here (3,128 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,128 | 282.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,704 | 334.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,626 | 327.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,693 | 333.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,379 | 304.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,453 | 311.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,603 | 325.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,854 | 347.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,881 | 350.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 267 |
| July 2026 | 292 |
| June 2026 | 262 |
| May 2026 | 290 |
| April 2026 | 296 |
| March 2026 | 249 |
| February 2026 | 206 |
| January 2026 | 219 |
| December 2025 | 233 |
| November 2025 | 263 |
| October 2025 | 302 |
| September 2025 | 249 |
Compared with England and Wales, East Marsh recorded notably more other crime (5.0 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (5.0 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (4.5 times the national rate). On the year before, possession of weapons fell from 60 to 27 and anti-social behaviour fell from 407 to 249.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,133 | 102.2 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 372 | 33.6 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 312 | 28.2 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 249 | 22.5 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Public order | 247 | 22.3 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 203 | 18.3 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 143 | 12.9 | 3.6 | -13% |
| Drugs | 130 | 11.7 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other crime | 118 | 10.6 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Robbery | 45 | 4.1 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 41 | 3.7 | 0.8 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.4 | 1.0 | -55% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than East Marsh; the highest is West Marsh (453.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Yarborough (84.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Marsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | -45% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,309 | 195.5 | -31% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | -52% |
| West Marsh | 3,682 | 453.1 | +61% |
| Croft Baker | 1,618 | 146.3 | -48% |
| South | 1,753 | 142.2 | -50% |
| Haverstoe | 817 | 86.6 | -69% |
| Yarborough | 991 | 84.7 | -70% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in East Marsh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (440).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 440 |
| On or near Harold Street | 122 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 113 |
| On or near Tunnard Street | 94 |
| On or near Kathleen Rice Close | 91 |
| On or near Castle Street | 88 |
| On or near Bath Street | 71 |
| On or near Woodyard Court | 64 |
| On or near Cleethorpe Road | 63 |
| On or near Roberts Street | 60 |
Of the 2,879 crimes in East Marsh with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 249 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,087 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 896 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 284 | 9.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 185 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 112 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 107 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 44 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 30 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
East Marsh has an estimated population of 11,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (56%, against 23%), more private renting (38%, against 20%) and more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up East Marsh average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | East Marsh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 13.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 34.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 56.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 32.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 38.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 87.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is East Marsh a safe place to live?
East Marsh recorded 282.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 88th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in East Marsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,133 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (372).
Is crime in East Marsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Marsh was down 16% on the year before: 3,128 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,704 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of East Marsh?
About 11,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers East Marsh?
East Marsh 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.