Crime in Ridge: statistics, rates and trends
275 crimes were recorded in Ridge in the 12 months to August 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (119), public order (28) and other theft (24) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,506th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ridge | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 275 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.2 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,205 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ridge peaked in the year to August 2021 (378 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (268). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 275 | 38.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 268 | 37.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 368 | 51.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 329 | 45.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 352 | 48.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 378 | 52.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 341 | 47.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 299 | 41.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 315 | 43.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 23 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (82% below) and criminal damage and arson (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 35 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 24 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 16.5 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Public order | 28 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.3 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.1 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 2.8 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Ridge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messingham | 155 | 39.3 | +3% |
| Broughton & Scawby | 264 | 43.7 | +15% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | +183% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | +22% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +265% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +197% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +328% |
| Brigg & Wolds | 885 | 76.5 | +100% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Ridge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dallisons Road” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dallisons Road | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Fusilier Way | 15 |
| On or near Silversides Lane | 9 |
| On or near Barnard Meadows | 8 |
| On or near Meadow Court | 8 |
| On or near Church Street | 7 |
| On or near Lincoln Crescent | 7 |
| On or near St Albans Close | 7 |
| On or near B1400 | 6 |
Of the 255 crimes in Ridge with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 20 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 38.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Ridge has an estimated population of 7,205 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ridge average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ridge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ridge a safe place to live?
Ridge recorded 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,506th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by public order (28).
Is crime in Ridge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ridge was up 3% on the year before: 275 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 268 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ridge?
About 7,205 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ridge?
Ridge 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.