Crime in Sidney Sussex: statistics, rates and trends
2,309 crimes were recorded in Sidney Sussex in the 12 months to August 2026, 195.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sidney Sussex
- Questions about crime in Sidney Sussex
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (809), shoplifting (587) and criminal damage and arson (201) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 208th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Sidney Sussex | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,309 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 195.5 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,808 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Sidney Sussex of any year here (2,309 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,309 | 195.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,172 | 183.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,916 | 162.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,212 | 187.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,983 | 167.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,806 | 152.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,868 | 158.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,994 | 168.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,125 | 180.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 220 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sidney Sussex recorded notably more shoplifting (5.9 times the national rate), other crime (3.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.5 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (24% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 400 to 587 and drugs rose from 35 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 809 | 68.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 587 | 49.7 | 8.5 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 201 | 17.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 154 | 13.0 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 11.6 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 89 | 7.5 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Other crime | 77 | 6.5 | 2.1 | +20% |
| Other theft | 76 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 74 | 6.3 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sidney Sussex; the highest is West Marsh (453.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Humberston and New Waltham, North East Lincolnshire (56.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sidney Sussex |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Marsh | 3,128 | 282.2 | +44% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | -20% |
| Croft Baker | 1,618 | 146.3 | -25% |
| Haverstoe | 817 | 86.6 | -56% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | -30% |
| West Marsh | 3,682 | 453.1 | +132% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 740 | 56.5 | -71% |
| South | 1,753 | 142.2 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Sidney Sussex over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Queen Mary Avenue” (486).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Queen Mary Avenue | 486 |
| On or near Nightclub | 185 |
| On or near Phelps Street | 184 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Sidney Way | 63 |
| On or near Daubney Street | 59 |
| On or near Grant Street | 59 |
| On or near Sussex Street | 56 |
| On or near Neville Street | 55 |
| On or near Harrington Street | 54 |
Of the 2,172 crimes in Sidney Sussex with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 705 | 32.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 617 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 244 | 11.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 222 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 138 | 6.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 23 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 22 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Sidney Sussex has an estimated population of 11,808 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), less social housing (5.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sidney Sussex average decile 2.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sidney Sussex | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 44.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Sidney Sussex a safe place to live?
Sidney Sussex recorded 195.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 208th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Sidney Sussex?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 809 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (587).
Is crime in Sidney Sussex going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sidney Sussex was up 6% on the year before: 2,309 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,172 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sidney Sussex?
About 11,808 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sidney Sussex?
Sidney Sussex 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.