Crime in Sidney Sussex: statistics, rates and trends
2,332 crimes were recorded in Sidney Sussex in the 12 months to July 2026, 197.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sidney Sussex at a glance
- Crime trends in Sidney Sussex
- Types of crime in Sidney Sussex
- Sidney Sussex compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sidney Sussex
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sidney Sussex
- Population and deprivation in Sidney Sussex
- Questions about crime in Sidney Sussex
- About this data
2,332 crimes were recorded in Sidney Sussex in the 12 months to July 2026, 197.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 824 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sidney Sussex has the 203rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sidney Sussex | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,332 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 197.5 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,808 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sidney Sussex was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,332 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,829). Over the whole period it rose 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 | 2,332 | 197.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,102 | 178.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,909 | 161.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,241 | 189.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,973 | 167.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,829 | 154.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,852 | 156.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,002 | 169.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,145 | 181.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 253 |
| June 2026 | 234 |
| May 2026 | 201 |
| April 2026 | 184 |
| March 2026 | 175 |
| February 2026 | 146 |
| January 2026 | 171 |
| December 2025 | 143 |
| November 2025 | 175 |
| October 2025 | 195 |
| September 2025 | 212 |
| August 2025 | 243 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sidney Sussex 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+72%) and other crime (+35%). The largest falls were in public order (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 824 | 69.8 | 2.04 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 586 | 49.6 | 5.99 | +72% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 196 | 16.6 | 2.45 | -5% |
| Public order | 155 | 13.1 | 1.98 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 151 | 12.8 | 0.83 | +20% |
| Burglary | 83 | 7.0 | 1.99 | +12% |
| Other crime | 81 | 6.9 | 3.25 | +35% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.4 | 1.01 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 6.4 | 1.31 | +21% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.0 | 2.09 | +9% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.5 | 1.13 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +57% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.82 | -47% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sidney Sussex
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sidney Sussex recorded 824 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sidney Sussex
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sidney Sussex recorded 586 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 25.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sidney Sussex
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sidney Sussex recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sidney Sussex
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sidney Sussex recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sidney Sussex
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sidney Sussex recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sidney Sussex
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sidney Sussex recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sidney Sussex
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sidney Sussex recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sidney Sussex
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sidney Sussex recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sidney Sussex
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sidney Sussex recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sidney Sussex
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sidney Sussex recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sidney Sussex
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sidney Sussex recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sidney Sussex
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sidney Sussex recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sidney Sussex
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sidney Sussex recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sidney Sussex
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sidney Sussex recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sidney Sussex, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sidney Sussex.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sidney Sussex |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | +44% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | -20% |
| Croft Baker | 1,624 | 146.8 | -26% |
| Haverstoe | 819 | 86.8 | -56% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | -31% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +125% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 733 | 56.0 | -72% |
| South | 1,729 | 140.3 | -29% |
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 Sidney Sussex over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Mary Avenue | 476 |
| On or near Phelps Street | 189 |
| On or near Nightclub | 178 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Sidney Way | 63 |
| On or near Harrington Street | 61 |
| On or near Grant Street | 61 |
| On or near Daubney Street | 61 |
| On or near Neville Street | 57 |
| On or near Barcroft Street | 56 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sidney Sussex 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 | 705 | 30.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 614 | 26.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 239 | 10.2% |
| Under investigation | 225 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 151 | 6.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 141 | 6.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 68 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 1.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 22 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.8% |
Sidney Sussex has an estimated population of 11,808. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sidney Sussex sits in decile 2.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sidney Sussex |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.6% |
Is Sidney Sussex a safe place to live?
Sidney Sussex recorded 197.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Sidney Sussex?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 824 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (586).
Is crime in Sidney Sussex going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sidney Sussex was up 11% on the year before: 2,332 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,102 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sidney Sussex?
Sidney Sussex 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 Sidney Sussex. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.