Crime in East Marsh: statistics, rates and trends
3,156 crimes were recorded in East Marsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 284.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in East Marsh
- Questions about crime in East Marsh
- About this data
3,156 crimes were recorded in East Marsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 284.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,145 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, East Marsh has the 81st highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Marsh | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,156 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 284.8 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,083 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Marsh was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,880 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (3,156). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 3,156 | 284.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,741 | 337.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,596 | 324.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,682 | 332.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,365 | 303.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,521 | 317.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,583 | 323.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,880 | 350.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,873 | 349.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 295 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Marsh 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, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+12%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-40%) and anti-social behaviour (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,145 | 103.3 | 3.02 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 372 | 33.6 | 4.95 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 315 | 28.4 | 3.43 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 267 | 24.1 | 1.57 | -36% |
| Public order | 244 | 22.0 | 3.31 | -22% |
| Other theft | 211 | 19.0 | 2.98 | -1% |
| Burglary | 140 | 12.6 | 3.57 | -15% |
| Drugs | 123 | 11.1 | 3.39 | -6% |
| Other crime | 115 | 10.4 | 4.91 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 9.1 | 1.85 | +12% |
| Robbery | 40 | 3.6 | 2.67 | +3% |
| Bicycle theft | 37 | 3.3 | 4.06 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 3.1 | 3.16 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 1.1 | 0.64 | -8% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Marsh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Marsh recorded 1,145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (103.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Marsh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Marsh recorded 372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Marsh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Marsh recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Marsh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Marsh recorded 267 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Marsh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Marsh recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Marsh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Marsh recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Marsh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Marsh recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Marsh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Marsh recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Marsh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Marsh recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Marsh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Marsh recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in East Marsh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. East Marsh recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Marsh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Marsh recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Marsh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Marsh recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Marsh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Marsh recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to East Marsh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Marsh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Marsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | -44% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,332 | 197.5 | -31% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | -52% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +56% |
| Croft Baker | 1,624 | 146.8 | -48% |
| South | 1,729 | 140.3 | -51% |
| Haverstoe | 819 | 86.8 | -70% |
| Yarborough | 1,013 | 86.6 | -70% |
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 East Marsh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 441 |
| On or near Harold Street | 117 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 109 |
| On or near Kathleen Rice Close | 94 |
| On or near Tunnard Street | 92 |
| On or near Castle Street | 90 |
| On or near Bath Street | 66 |
| On or near Woodyard Court | 61 |
| On or near Roberts Street | 59 |
| On or near Cleethorpe Road | 57 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Marsh 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 | 1,059 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 896 | 28.4% |
| Under investigation | 311 | 9.9% |
| Not recorded | 267 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 192 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 115 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 110 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 88 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 29 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% |
East Marsh has an estimated population of 11,083. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Marsh sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Marsh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.4% |
| Social rented homes | 32.0% |
| Private rented homes | 38.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 87.7% |
Is East Marsh a safe place to live?
East Marsh recorded 284.8 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 East Marsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,145 reports in the 12 months to July 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: 3,156 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,741 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Marsh?
East Marsh 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 East Marsh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.