Crime in Town, North Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
2,626 crimes were recorded in Town, North Lincolnshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 288.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Town, North Lincolnshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Town, North Lincolnshire
- Types of crime in Town, North Lincolnshire
- Town, North Lincolnshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Town, North Lincolnshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Town, North Lincolnshire
- Population and deprivation in Town, North Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in Town, North Lincolnshire
- About this data
2,626 crimes were recorded in Town, North Lincolnshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 288.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 870 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Town, North Lincolnshire has the 76th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Town, North Lincolnshire | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,626 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 288.2 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,112 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Town, North Lincolnshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,965 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,017). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 2,626 | 288.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,300 | 252.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,413 | 264.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,287 | 251.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,462 | 270.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,017 | 221.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,419 | 265.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,965 | 325.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,453 | 269.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 242 |
| June 2026 | 228 |
| May 2026 | 227 |
| April 2026 | 225 |
| March 2026 | 235 |
| February 2026 | 179 |
| January 2026 | 225 |
| December 2025 | 200 |
| November 2025 | 224 |
| October 2025 | 214 |
| September 2025 | 205 |
| August 2025 | 222 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Town, North 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, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+48%) and drugs (+46%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 870 | 95.5 | 2.79 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 463 | 50.8 | 6.13 | +48% |
| Public order | 243 | 26.7 | 4.01 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 22.3 | 1.45 | +19% |
| Other theft | 179 | 19.6 | 3.07 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 19.3 | 2.85 | +10% |
| Drugs | 115 | 12.6 | 3.86 | +46% |
| Other crime | 87 | 9.5 | 4.52 | +18% |
| Burglary | 84 | 9.2 | 2.61 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 8.6 | 1.74 | +42% |
| Robbery | 47 | 5.2 | 3.82 | +21% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 4.6 | 5.60 | +27% |
| Possession of weapons | 25 | 2.7 | 2.83 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 1.5 | 0.91 | +17% |
Violence and sexual offences in Town, North Lincolnshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 870 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (95.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 33.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Town, North Lincolnshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 463 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Town, North Lincolnshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Town, North Lincolnshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Town, North Lincolnshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Town, North Lincolnshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Town, North Lincolnshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Town, North Lincolnshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Town, North Lincolnshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Town, North Lincolnshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Town, North Lincolnshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Town, North Lincolnshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Town, North Lincolnshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Town, North Lincolnshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Town, North Lincolnshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Town, North Lincolnshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Town, North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby & Park | 1,817 | 125.0 | -57% |
| Frodingham | 1,386 | 165.8 | -42% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 926 | 118.7 | -59% |
| Brumby | 1,670 | 139.5 | -52% |
| Ashby Central | 1,313 | 140.8 | -51% |
| Burringham & Gunness | 604 | 163.9 | -43% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 829 | 109.2 | -62% |
| Bottesford | 487 | 46.1 | -84% |
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 Town, North Lincolnshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 360 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 317 |
| On or near Nightclub | 174 |
| On or near Supermarket | 132 |
| On or near Manley Street | 110 |
| On or near Wells Street | 81 |
| On or near Frances Street | 81 |
| On or near Fenton Street | 75 |
| On or near Crosby Road | 75 |
| On or near Tulip Road | 63 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Town, North 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 | 807 | 30.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 672 | 25.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 256 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 236 | 9.0% |
| Not recorded | 203 | 7.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 140 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 106 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 98 | 3.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 28 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.6% |
Town, North Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 9,112. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Town, North Lincolnshire sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Town, North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.4% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.0% |
Is Town, North Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 288.2 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 Town, North Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 870 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (463).
Is crime in Town, North Lincolnshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Town, North Lincolnshire was up 14% on the year before: 2,626 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,300 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Town, North Lincolnshire?
Town, North 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 Town, North Lincolnshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.