Crime in Scartho: statistics, rates and trends
691 crimes were recorded in Scartho in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before.
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691 crimes were recorded in Scartho in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 21% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Scartho has the 2,639th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Scartho | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 691 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.0 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +21% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,704 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Scartho was highest in the year to July 2026 (691 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (504). Over the whole period it rose 37%, 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 | 691 | 59.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 569 | 48.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 507 | 43.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 615 | 52.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 571 | 48.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 572 | 48.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 578 | 49.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 640 | 54.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 504 | 43.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 73 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Scartho 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 other theft (+35%) and violence and sexual offences (+30%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 317 | 27.1 | 0.79 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 5.1 | 0.62 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +22% |
| Public order | 54 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 4.5 | 0.30 | -18% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +35% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.5 | 0.70 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +29% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.0 | 0.93 | +109% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 1.25 | +100% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 0.18 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +250% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.25 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Scartho
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Scartho recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Scartho
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Scartho recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Scartho
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Scartho recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Scartho
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Scartho recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Scartho
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Scartho recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Scartho
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Scartho recorded 42 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 up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Scartho
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Scartho recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Scartho
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Scartho recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Scartho
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Scartho recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 109% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Scartho
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Scartho recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Scartho
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Scartho recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Scartho
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Scartho recorded 7 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 250% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Scartho
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Scartho recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Scartho, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Scartho.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Scartho |
|---|---|---|---|
| South | 1,729 | 140.3 | +138% |
| Waltham | 202 | 29.5 | -50% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | +131% |
| Yarborough | 1,013 | 86.6 | +47% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | +169% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 733 | 56.0 | -5% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +652% |
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | +382% |
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 Scartho over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandgate Close | 40 |
| On or near Hyde Park Close | 37 |
| On or near Derry Way | 33 |
| On or near Corn Walk | 21 |
| On or near Pelham Place | 20 |
| On or near Purbeck Road | 20 |
| On or near Grampian Way | 18 |
| On or near Utgard Way | 16 |
| On or near Chester Grange | 16 |
| On or near Sunny Corner | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Scartho 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 | 259 | 37.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 192 | 27.8% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Scartho has an estimated population of 11,704. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Scartho sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Scartho |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Scartho a safe place to live?
Scartho recorded 59.0 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 Scartho?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (60).
Is crime in Scartho going up or down?
Recorded crime in Scartho was up 21% on the year before: 691 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 569 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Scartho?
Scartho 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 Scartho. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.