Crime in Scartho: statistics, rates and trends
681 crimes were recorded in Scartho in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (318), anti-social behaviour (55) and criminal damage and arson (53) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,691st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Scartho | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 681 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.2 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,704 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Scartho of any year here (681 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 681 | 58.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 584 | 49.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 524 | 44.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 624 | 53.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 550 | 47.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 556 | 47.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 585 | 50.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 651 | 55.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 518 | 44.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (69% below) and vehicle crime (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 22 to 31 and vehicle crime rose from 22 to 28, while shoplifting fell from 62 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 318 | 27.2 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 4.7 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 52 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.4 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.2 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.4 | 5.0 | +27% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Scartho; the highest is West Marsh (453.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Waltham, North East Lincolnshire (30.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Scartho |
|---|---|---|---|
| South | 1,753 | 142.2 | +144% |
| Waltham | 212 | 30.9 | -47% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | +134% |
| Yarborough | 991 | 84.7 | +46% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | +168% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 740 | 56.5 | -3% |
| West Marsh | 3,682 | 453.1 | +679% |
| East Marsh | 3,128 | 282.2 | +385% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Scartho over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sandgate Close” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sandgate Close | 37 |
| On or near Derry Way | 29 |
| On or near Hyde Park Close | 27 |
| On or near Corn Walk | 22 |
| On or near Pelham Place | 21 |
| On or near Purbeck Road | 17 |
| On or near Chester Grange | 16 |
| On or near Edinburgh Way | 16 |
| On or near Grampian Way | 16 |
| On or near Sunny Corner | 15 |
Of the 626 crimes in Scartho with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 265 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 30.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Scartho has an estimated population of 11,704 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Scartho average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Scartho | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Scartho a safe place to live?
Scartho recorded 58.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,691st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Scartho?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 318 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Scartho going up or down?
Recorded crime in Scartho was up 17% on the year before: 681 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 584 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Scartho?
About 11,704 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Scartho?
Scartho 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.