Crime in Ferry: statistics, rates and trends
597 crimes were recorded in Ferry in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (234), anti-social behaviour (67) and other theft (58) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,942nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ferry | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 597 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,478 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ferry peaked in the year to August 2019 (664 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (536). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 597 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 599 | 52.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 595 | 51.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 618 | 53.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 536 | 46.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 574 | 50.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 557 | 48.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 664 | 57.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 566 | 49.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 40 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and anti-social behaviour (62% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 32 to 67, while public order fell from 64 to 41 and criminal damage and arson fell from 71 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 20.4 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 5.8 | 15.4 | +109% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.2 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ferry; the highest is Town, North Lincolnshire (292.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Broughton & Scawby (43.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ferry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | 726 | 60.2 | +16% |
| Brigg & Wolds | 885 | 76.5 | +47% |
| Broughton & Scawby | 264 | 43.7 | -16% |
| Burton upon Stather & Winterton | 671 | 51.1 | -2% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | +108% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +214% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +463% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +168% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Ferry over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Barrow Road | 21 |
| On or near Pilgrim'S Close | 20 |
| On or near Eastfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 16 |
| On or near St Deny'S Close | 15 |
| On or near School Lane | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 12 |
| On or near Manor Lane | 12 |
| On or near Martin'S Close | 12 |
Of the 530 crimes in Ferry with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 196 | 37.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 36.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Ferry has an estimated population of 11,478 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (9.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ferry average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ferry | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ferry a safe place to live?
Ferry recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,942nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ferry?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Ferry going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ferry was almost unchanged on the year before: 597 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 599 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ferry?
About 11,478 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ferry?
Ferry 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.