Crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
740 crimes were recorded in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (308), anti-social behaviour (78) and criminal damage and arson (63) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,755th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 740 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.5 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,097 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire peaked in the year to August 2024 (765 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (451). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 64%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 740 | 56.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 758 | 57.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 765 | 58.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 753 | 57.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 571 | 43.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 640 | 48.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 554 | 42.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 521 | 39.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 451 | 34.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (61% below) and shoplifting (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 31 to 44 and shoplifting rose from 36 to 49, while anti-social behaviour fell from 110 to 78 and public order fell from 58 to 49.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 308 | 23.5 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Public order | 49 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.7 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +42% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire; the highest is East Marsh (282.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Waltham, North East Lincolnshire (30.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverstoe | 817 | 86.6 | +53% |
| Croft Baker | 1,618 | 146.3 | +159% |
| Scartho | 681 | 58.2 | +3% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | +176% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | +141% |
| Waltham | 212 | 30.9 | -45% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,309 | 195.5 | +246% |
| East Marsh | 3,128 | 282.2 | +400% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Anthony'S Bank Road” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anthony'S Bank Road | 95 |
| On or near Louth Road | 58 |
| On or near Links Drive | 48 |
| On or near Willow Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Heathland Way | 25 |
| On or near Margaret Place | 24 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 23 |
| On or near Farmhouse Mews | 20 |
| On or near Lime Grove | 18 |
| On or near Paul Crescent | 16 |
Of the 662 crimes in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 260 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 224 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 13,097 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%), less private renting (8.6%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,755th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 308 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
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 2% on the year before: 740 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 758 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire?
About 13,097 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire?
Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire 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.