Crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
155 crimes were recorded in Messingham, North Lincolnshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Messingham, North Lincolnshire
- Types of crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire
- Messingham, North Lincolnshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Messingham, North Lincolnshire
- Demographics of Messingham, North Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (53), criminal damage and arson (28) and other theft (22) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,472nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Messingham, North Lincolnshire | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 155 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.3 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,941 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire of any year here (155 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 155 | 39.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 172 | 43.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 203 | 51.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 183 | 46.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 182 | 46.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 212 | 53.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 216 | 54.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 201 | 51.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 187 | 47.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 66 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 13.4 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 7.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Messingham, North Lincolnshire; the highest is Town, North Lincolnshire (292.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Ridge (38.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Messingham, North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | +18% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | +175% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +254% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | +247% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +188% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +315% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +644% |
| Ridge | 275 | 38.2 | -3% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Messingham, North Lincolnshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Kirton Road” (18).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Kirton Road | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Chapel Lane | 11 |
| On or near North Moor Lane | 11 |
| On or near Brigg Road | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 9 |
| On or near Darnholme Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Highgrove | 6 |
| On or near Mortal Ash Hill | 6 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 6 |
Of the 146 crimes in Messingham, North Lincolnshire with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 44.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Messingham, North Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 3,941 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), less social housing (5.9%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (36%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Messingham, North Lincolnshire average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Messingham, North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Messingham, North Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
Messingham, North Lincolnshire recorded 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,472nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 53 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (28).
Is crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Messingham, North Lincolnshire was down 10% on the year before: 155 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 172 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Messingham, North Lincolnshire?
About 3,941 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Messingham, North Lincolnshire?
Messingham, North 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.