Crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
733 crimes were recorded in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Types of crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Population and deprivation in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- About this data
733 crimes were recorded in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 298 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire has the 2,780th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 733 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.0 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,097 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (755 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (434). Over the whole period it rose 69%, 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 | 733 | 56.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 755 | 57.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 754 | 57.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 738 | 56.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 577 | 44.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 664 | 50.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 536 | 40.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 514 | 39.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 434 | 33.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 85 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 72 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+73%) and shoplifting (+69%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 22.8 | 0.66 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 4.4 | 0.65 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.4 | 0.88 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.7 | 0.45 | +69% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +15% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -23% |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +73% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.8 | 0.83 | +10% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.93 | -9% |
| Drugs | 8 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.39 | +150% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstoe | 819 | 86.8 | +55% |
| Croft Baker | 1,624 | 146.8 | +162% |
| Scartho | 691 | 59.0 | +5% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | +183% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | +144% |
| Waltham | 202 | 29.5 | -47% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,332 | 197.5 | +253% |
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | +409% |
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 Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anthony'S Bank Road | 98 |
| On or near Louth Road | 55 |
| On or near Links Drive | 46 |
| On or near Heathland Way | 28 |
| On or near Willow Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Farmhouse Mews | 22 |
| On or near Margaret Place | 22 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 19 |
| On or near Paul Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Lime Grove | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire 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 | 244 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 31.8% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 11.2% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 10.1% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 13,097. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire was down 3% on the year before: 733 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 755 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire?
Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire 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 Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.