Crime in Town, North Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
2,668 crimes were recorded in Town, North Lincolnshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 292.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Town, North Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in Town, North Lincolnshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (896), shoplifting (460) and public order (247) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 76th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Town, North Lincolnshire | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,668 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 292.8 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,112 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Town, North Lincolnshire peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,951 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,994). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,668 | 292.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,325 | 255.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,414 | 264.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,274 | 249.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,455 | 269.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,994 | 218.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,424 | 266.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,951 | 323.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,459 | 269.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 264 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Town, North Lincolnshire recorded notably more bicycle theft (6.1 times the national rate), shoplifting (6.0 times the national rate) and other crime (4.3 times the national rate). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 29 to 46 and drugs rose from 82 to 121.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 896 | 98.3 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 460 | 50.5 | 8.5 | +35% |
| Public order | 247 | 27.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 | 23.5 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Other theft | 177 | 19.4 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 17.7 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Drugs | 121 | 13.3 | 3.3 | +48% |
| Burglary | 90 | 9.9 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other crime | 83 | 9.1 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 79 | 8.7 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Robbery | 50 | 5.5 | 1.4 | +47% |
| Bicycle theft | 46 | 5.0 | 0.8 | +59% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 3.4 | 1.0 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 1.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Town, North Lincolnshire has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Town, North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | -57% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | -44% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | -61% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | -53% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | -52% |
| Burringham & Gunness | 614 | 166.6 | -43% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | -63% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | -84% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Town, North Lincolnshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (367).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 367 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 305 |
| On or near Nightclub | 178 |
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near Manley Street | 120 |
| On or near Frances Street | 91 |
| On or near Fenton Street | 83 |
| On or near Wells Street | 80 |
| On or near Crosby Road | 71 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
Of the 2,454 crimes in Town, North Lincolnshire 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 214 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 816 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 694 | 28.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 269 | 11.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 224 | 9.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 136 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 108 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 18 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
Town, North Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 9,112 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (35%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%) and more households without a car (36%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Town, North Lincolnshire average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Town, North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 35.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Town, North Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
Town, North Lincolnshire recorded 292.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 76th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Town, North Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 896 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (460).
Is crime in Town, North Lincolnshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Town, North Lincolnshire was up 15% on the year before: 2,668 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,325 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Town, North Lincolnshire?
About 9,112 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Town, North Lincolnshire?
Town, North Lincolnshire 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.