Crime in Freshney: statistics, rates and trends
925 crimes were recorded in Freshney in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Freshney at a glance
- Crime trends in Freshney
- Types of crime in Freshney
- Freshney compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Freshney
- What happened after crimes were reported in Freshney
- Population and deprivation in Freshney
- Questions about crime in Freshney
- About this data
925 crimes were recorded in Freshney in the 12 months to July 2026, 101.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 398 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Freshney has the 1,211th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Freshney | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 925 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.3 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,130 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Freshney was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,160 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (757). Over the whole period it rose 22%, 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 | 925 | 101.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,006 | 110.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 961 | 105.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,160 | 127.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 826 | 90.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 860 | 94.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 986 | 108.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 850 | 93.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 757 | 82.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Freshney 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, burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+34%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and vehicle crime (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 398 | 43.6 | 1.27 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 121 | 13.3 | 1.95 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 7.2 | 0.47 | -11% |
| Public order | 58 | 6.4 | 0.96 | -16% |
| Burglary | 46 | 5.0 | 1.42 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 5.0 | 0.61 | -45% |
| Other theft | 45 | 4.9 | 0.77 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.9 | 1.00 | -25% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.6 | 1.71 | +3% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.3 | 1.01 | +58% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.3 | 1.60 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.35 | -14% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.3 | 0.97 | +71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Freshney
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Freshney recorded 398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 43.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Freshney
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Freshney recorded 121 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 up 34% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Freshney
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Freshney recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Freshney
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Freshney recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Freshney
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Freshney recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Freshney
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Freshney recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Freshney
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Freshney recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Freshney
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Freshney recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Freshney
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Freshney recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Freshney
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Freshney recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Freshney
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Freshney recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Freshney
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Freshney recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Freshney
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Freshney recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Freshney
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Freshney recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Freshney, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Freshney.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Freshney |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarborough | 1,013 | 86.6 | -15% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +338% |
| South | 1,729 | 140.3 | +38% |
| Wolds | 581 | 72.3 | -29% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | +35% |
| Scartho | 691 | 59.0 | -42% |
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | +181% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | +57% |
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 Freshney over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Service Road 22 | 72 |
| On or near Service Road 23 | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Service Road 21 | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Ravenscar Road | 34 |
| On or near Service Road 5 | 31 |
| On or near Service Road 9 | 26 |
| On or near Service Road 15 | 23 |
| On or near Cranwell Drive | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Freshney 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 | 305 | 33.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 27.6% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 10.4% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 7.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 63 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
Freshney has an estimated population of 9,130. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Freshney sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Freshney |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 15.7% |
Is Freshney a safe place to live?
Freshney recorded 101.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Freshney?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 398 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (121).
Is crime in Freshney going up or down?
Recorded crime in Freshney was down 8% on the year before: 925 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,006 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Freshney?
Freshney 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 Freshney. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.