Crime in Ridge: statistics, rates and trends
283 crimes were recorded in Ridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
283 crimes were recorded in Ridge in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ridge has the 3,472nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ridge | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 283 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.3 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,205 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ridge was highest in the year to July 2021 (372 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (258). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 283 | 39.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 258 | 35.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 369 | 51.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 332 | 46.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 357 | 49.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 372 | 51.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 340 | 47.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 315 | 43.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 310 | 43.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ridge 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 public order (+15%) and criminal damage and arson (+15%). The largest falls were in other theft (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 16.5 | 0.48 | +7% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.2 | 0.63 | +15% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.3 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.2 | 0.47 | +15% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.4 | 1.12 | +89% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +300% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.4 | 0.13 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ridge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ridge recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 42.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ridge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ridge recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ridge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ridge recorded 26 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 down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ridge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ridge recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ridge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ridge recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ridge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ridge recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ridge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ridge recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ridge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ridge recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ridge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ridge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 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.
Possession of weapons in Ridge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ridge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ridge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ridge recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ridge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ridge recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ridge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ridge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ridge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messingham | 141 | 35.8 | -9% |
| Broughton & Scawby | 270 | 44.7 | +14% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 829 | 109.2 | +178% |
| Bottesford | 487 | 46.1 | +17% |
| Ashby Central | 1,313 | 140.8 | +258% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 926 | 118.7 | +202% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | +322% |
| Brigg & Wolds | 909 | 78.6 | +100% |
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 Ridge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dallisons Road | 24 |
| On or near Fusilier Way | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Silversides Lane | 10 |
| On or near Barnard Meadows | 8 |
| On or near Church Street | 8 |
| On or near Lincoln Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Meadow Court | 8 |
| On or near Main Street | 7 |
| On or near Brookes Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ridge 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 | 106 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 26.9% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 12.7% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Ridge has an estimated population of 7,205. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ridge sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ridge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Ridge a safe place to live?
Ridge recorded 39.3 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 Ridge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (30).
Is crime in Ridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridge was up 10% on the year before: 283 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 258 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ridge?
Ridge 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 Ridge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.