Crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends

141 crimes were recorded in Messingham, North Lincolnshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 48 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Messingham, North Lincolnshire has the 3,607th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (215 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (141). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Messingham, North 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-33%) and other theft (-23%).

Violence and sexual offences in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 19.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Messingham, North Lincolnshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Messingham, North Lincolnshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Messingham, North Lincolnshire.

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 Messingham, North Lincolnshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Messingham, North 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.

Messingham, North Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 3,941. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Messingham, North Lincolnshire sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Messingham, North Lincolnshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.