Crime in Freshney: statistics, rates and trends
915 crimes were recorded in Freshney in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (389), criminal damage and arson (118) and anti-social behaviour (65) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,234th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Freshney | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 915 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.2 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,130 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Freshney peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,176 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (750). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 915 | 100.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,022 | 111.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 933 | 102.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,176 | 128.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 848 | 92.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 844 | 92.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 973 | 106.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 870 | 95.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 750 | 82.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 86 |
Compared with England and Wales, Freshney recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (92% above the national rate), other crime (66% above the national rate) and burglary (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (54% below) and shoplifting (38% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 96 to 118, while shoplifting fell from 82 to 48 and vehicle crime fell from 64 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 389 | 42.6 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 12.9 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Public order | 62 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 5.3 | 8.5 | -41% |
| Burglary | 47 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other theft | 46 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Drugs | 33 | 3.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.5 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Freshney; the highest is West Marsh (453.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Scartho (58.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Freshney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarborough | 991 | 84.7 | -15% |
| West Marsh | 3,682 | 453.1 | +352% |
| South | 1,753 | 142.2 | +42% |
| Wolds | 585 | 72.8 | -27% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | +36% |
| Scartho | 681 | 58.2 | -42% |
| East Marsh | 3,128 | 282.2 | +182% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | +56% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Freshney over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Service Road 22” (64).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Service Road 22 | 64 |
| On or near Service Road 23 | 56 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Service Road 21 | 37 |
| On or near Ravenscar Road | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Service Road 5 | 27 |
| On or near Service Road 9 | 25 |
| On or near Cranwell Drive | 22 |
| On or near Service Road 15 | 22 |
Of the 850 crimes in Freshney with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 314 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Freshney has an estimated population of 9,130 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Freshney average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Freshney | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Freshney a safe place to live?
Freshney recorded 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,234th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Freshney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 389 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (118).
Is crime in Freshney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Freshney was down 10% on the year before: 915 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,022 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Freshney?
About 9,130 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Freshney?
Freshney 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.