Crime in Heneage: statistics, rates and trends
1,843 crimes were recorded in Heneage in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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1,843 crimes were recorded in Heneage in the 12 months to July 2026, 158.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 649 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Heneage has the 377th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Heneage | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,843 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 158.6 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,621 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Heneage was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,892 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,553). Over the whole period it fell 0%, 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 | 1,843 | 158.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,839 | 158.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,855 | 159.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,892 | 162.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,726 | 148.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,553 | 133.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,786 | 153.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,802 | 155.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,851 | 159.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 161 |
| May 2026 | 160 |
| April 2026 | 168 |
| March 2026 | 152 |
| February 2026 | 103 |
| January 2026 | 112 |
| December 2025 | 154 |
| November 2025 | 151 |
| October 2025 | 178 |
| September 2025 | 151 |
| August 2025 | 192 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Heneage 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 drugs (+94%) and vehicle crime (+35%). The largest falls were in other crime (-38%) and bicycle theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 649 | 55.8 | 1.63 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 219 | 18.8 | 2.78 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 209 | 18.0 | 2.17 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 12.3 | 0.80 | -19% |
| Public order | 133 | 11.4 | 1.72 | -12% |
| Other theft | 114 | 9.8 | 1.53 | +33% |
| Burglary | 106 | 9.1 | 2.58 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 8.3 | 1.68 | +35% |
| Drugs | 68 | 5.9 | 1.79 | +94% |
| Other crime | 35 | 3.0 | 1.43 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 2.2 | 2.30 | +37% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 2.0 | 2.40 | -21% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.7 | 1.27 | +67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Heneage
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Heneage recorded 649 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 35.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Heneage
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Heneage recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Heneage
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Heneage recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Heneage
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Heneage recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Heneage
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Heneage recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Heneage
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Heneage recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Heneage
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Heneage recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Heneage
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Heneage recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Heneage
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Heneage recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Heneage
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Heneage recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Heneage
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Heneage recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Heneage
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Heneage recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Heneage
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Heneage recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Heneage
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Heneage recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Heneage, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Heneage.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Heneage |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | +80% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | -14% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,332 | 197.5 | +25% |
| Croft Baker | 1,624 | 146.8 | -7% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +180% |
| South | 1,729 | 140.3 | -12% |
| Haverstoe | 819 | 86.8 | -45% |
| Scartho | 691 | 59.0 | -63% |
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 Heneage over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hare Street | 203 |
| On or near Patrick Street | 76 |
| On or near Granville Street | 73 |
| On or near Robert Pearson Mews | 66 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 64 |
| On or near Hainton Avenue | 61 |
| On or near B1213 | 57 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 52 |
| On or near David Street | 50 |
| On or near Pasture Street | 49 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Heneage 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 | 626 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 510 | 27.7% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 9.0% |
| Not recorded | 143 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 129 | 7.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 89 | 4.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 77 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Heneage has an estimated population of 11,621. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Heneage sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Heneage |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.6% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.8% |
Is Heneage a safe place to live?
Heneage recorded 158.6 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 Heneage?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 649 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (219).
Is crime in Heneage going up or down?
Recorded crime in Heneage was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,843 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,839 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Heneage?
Heneage 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 Heneage. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.