Crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
212 crimes were recorded in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Types of crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Waltham, North East Lincolnshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Demographics of Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (96), anti-social behaviour (24) and other theft (24) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,747th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Waltham, North East Lincolnshire | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 212 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.9 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 6,851 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire of any year here (212 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 212 | 30.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 251 | 36.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 251 | 36.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 229 | 33.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 290 | 42.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 229 | 33.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 251 | 36.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 250 | 36.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 214 | 31.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (77% below) and violence and sexual offences (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 120 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 96 | 14.0 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 3.5 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Waltham, North East Lincolnshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Waltham, North East Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scartho | 681 | 58.2 | +88% |
| South | 1,753 | 142.2 | +360% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 740 | 56.5 | +83% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | +341% |
| Yarborough | 991 | 84.7 | +174% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | +405% |
| Wolds | 585 | 72.8 | +135% |
| Haverstoe | 817 | 86.6 | +180% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elsham Drive” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elsham Drive | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Summerfield Close | 9 |
| On or near Church Lane | 8 |
| On or near Nunnerley Place | 8 |
| On or near All Saints Close | 7 |
| On or near Golf Course Lane | 6 |
| On or near Green Lane | 6 |
| On or near Neville Turner Way | 6 |
| On or near Orchard Court | 6 |
Of the 188 crimes in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 58 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Waltham, North East Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 6,851 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Waltham, North East Lincolnshire average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Waltham, North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Waltham, North East Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
Waltham, North East Lincolnshire recorded 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,747th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 96 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (24).
Is crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Waltham, North East Lincolnshire was down 16% on the year before: 212 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 251 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Waltham, North East Lincolnshire?
About 6,851 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Waltham, North East Lincolnshire?
Waltham, North East 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.