Crime in Haverstoe: statistics, rates and trends
817 crimes were recorded in Haverstoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Haverstoe at a glance
- Crime trends in Haverstoe
- Types of crime in Haverstoe
- Haverstoe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haverstoe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haverstoe
- Demographics of Haverstoe
- Questions about crime in Haverstoe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (256), anti-social behaviour (173) and shoplifting (81) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,616th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Haverstoe | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 817 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.6 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,435 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Haverstoe peaked in the year to August 2018 (824 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (565). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 817 | 86.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 648 | 68.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 565 | 59.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 807 | 85.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 812 | 86.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 597 | 63.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 630 | 66.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 811 | 86.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 824 | 87.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 62 |
| December 2025 | 49 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Haverstoe recorded notably more burglary (25% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (38% below) and violence and sexual offences (21% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 64 to 173 and shoplifting rose from 59 to 81, while vehicle crime fell from 63 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 256 | 27.1 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 18.3 | 15.4 | +170% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 8.6 | 8.5 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Public order | 61 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Burglary | 42 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 4.1 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.0 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haverstoe; the highest is West Marsh (453.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire (56.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haverstoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Baker | 1,618 | 146.3 | +69% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 740 | 56.5 | -35% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,309 | 195.5 | +126% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | +80% |
| East Marsh | 3,128 | 282.2 | +226% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | +57% |
| Scartho | 681 | 58.2 | -33% |
| West Marsh | 3,682 | 453.1 | +423% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Haverstoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Theme/Adventure Park” (176).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 176 |
| On or near Grimsby Road | 92 |
| On or near Parking Area | 74 |
| On or near Winter Gardens Close | 44 |
| On or near Minshull Road | 33 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Oak Way | 21 |
| On or near Kings Mews | 20 |
| On or near Pine Court | 15 |
| On or near Bramble Way | 13 |
Of the 644 crimes in Haverstoe with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 279 | 43.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 188 | 29.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Haverstoe has an estimated population of 9,435 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (37%, against 19%), more retired residents (40%, against 22%) and less social housing (6.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haverstoe average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Haverstoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 36.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 39.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haverstoe a safe place to live?
Haverstoe recorded 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,616th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Haverstoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 256 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Haverstoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haverstoe was up 26% on the year before: 817 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 648 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haverstoe?
About 9,435 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 37% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haverstoe?
Haverstoe 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.