Crime in South, North East Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
1,729 crimes were recorded in South, North East Lincolnshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in South, North East Lincolnshire at a glance
- Crime trends in South, North East Lincolnshire
- Types of crime in South, North East Lincolnshire
- South, North East Lincolnshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South, North East Lincolnshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in South, North East Lincolnshire
- Population and deprivation in South, North East Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in South, North East Lincolnshire
- About this data
1,729 crimes were recorded in South, North East Lincolnshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 140.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 773 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, South, North East Lincolnshire has the 526th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South, North East Lincolnshire | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,729 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.3 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,324 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South, North East Lincolnshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,210 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,729). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,729 | 140.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,899 | 154.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,876 | 152.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,940 | 157.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,180 | 176.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,093 | 169.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,130 | 172.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,105 | 170.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,210 | 179.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 189 |
| June 2026 | 184 |
| May 2026 | 191 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 155 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 107 |
| December 2025 | 105 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 157 |
| August 2025 | 125 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South, North East Lincolnshire 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, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+30%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-33%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 773 | 62.7 | 1.83 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 247 | 20.0 | 2.96 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 11.9 | 1.44 | +30% |
| Public order | 107 | 8.7 | 1.31 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 8.4 | 0.54 | -33% |
| Other theft | 86 | 7.0 | 1.09 | -10% |
| Burglary | 64 | 5.2 | 1.47 | -10% |
| Other crime | 57 | 4.6 | 2.19 | -11% |
| Drugs | 43 | 3.5 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.4 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 29 | 2.4 | 2.86 | +123% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.3 | 1.34 | +100% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.66 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in South, North East Lincolnshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 44.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South, North East Lincolnshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South, North East Lincolnshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South, North East Lincolnshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South, North East Lincolnshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South, North East Lincolnshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South, North East Lincolnshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South, North East Lincolnshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South, North East Lincolnshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South, North East Lincolnshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South, North East Lincolnshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South, North East Lincolnshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South, North East Lincolnshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South, North East Lincolnshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to South, North East Lincolnshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South, North East Lincolnshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South, North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarborough | 1,013 | 86.6 | -38% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | -3% |
| Scartho | 691 | 59.0 | -58% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +216% |
| Freshney | 925 | 101.3 | -28% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | +13% |
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | +103% |
| Wolds | 581 | 72.3 | -48% |
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 South, North East Lincolnshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 150 |
| On or near Second Avenue | 150 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 82 |
| On or near Byron Grove | 53 |
| On or near Castleford Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Burns Grove | 39 |
| On or near Westward Ho | 39 |
| On or near Columbus Way | 38 |
| On or near Tallert Way | 37 |
| On or near Cabourne Road | 34 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South, North East Lincolnshire 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 | 641 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 452 | 26.1% |
| Under investigation | 193 | 11.2% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 87 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 40 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.3% |
South, North East Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 12,324. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South, North East Lincolnshire sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South, North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 47.0% |
| Social rented homes | 37.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 66.3% |
Is South, North East Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
South, North East Lincolnshire recorded 140.3 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 South, North East Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 773 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (247).
Is crime in South, North East Lincolnshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in South, North East Lincolnshire was down 9% on the year before: 1,729 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,899 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South, North East Lincolnshire?
South, North East Lincolnshire 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 South, North East Lincolnshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.