Crime in West Marsh: statistics, rates and trends
3,608 crimes were recorded in West Marsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 444.0 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 West Marsh at a glance
- Crime trends in West Marsh
- Types of crime in West Marsh
- West Marsh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Marsh
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Marsh
- Population and deprivation in West Marsh
- Questions about crime in West Marsh
- About this data
3,608 crimes were recorded in West Marsh in the 12 months to July 2026, 444.0 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 1,123 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Marsh has the 25th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Marsh | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,608 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 444.0 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,127 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Marsh was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,938 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,743). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 3,608 | 444.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,161 | 389.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,130 | 385.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,451 | 424.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,035 | 373.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,743 | 337.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,178 | 391.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,938 | 484.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,448 | 424.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 338 |
| June 2026 | 380 |
| May 2026 | 354 |
| April 2026 | 268 |
| March 2026 | 302 |
| February 2026 | 286 |
| January 2026 | 269 |
| December 2025 | 301 |
| November 2025 | 245 |
| October 2025 | 305 |
| September 2025 | 288 |
| August 2025 | 272 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Marsh 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 robbery (+79%) and drugs (+60%). The largest falls were in other crime (-15%) and bicycle theft (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,123 | 138.2 | 4.04 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 691 | 85.0 | 10.26 | +29% |
| Public order | 352 | 43.3 | 6.52 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 318 | 39.1 | 5.77 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 301 | 37.0 | 2.41 | +28% |
| Drugs | 174 | 21.4 | 6.55 | +60% |
| Other theft | 172 | 21.2 | 3.31 | +15% |
| Burglary | 117 | 14.4 | 4.07 | +7% |
| Other crime | 102 | 12.6 | 5.94 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 11.4 | 2.32 | +29% |
| Robbery | 59 | 7.3 | 5.37 | +79% |
| Bicycle theft | 53 | 6.5 | 7.92 | -10% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 5.5 | 5.70 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.0 | 0.58 | -53% |
Violence and sexual offences in West Marsh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Marsh recorded 1,123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (138.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 31.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Marsh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Marsh recorded 691 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (85.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Marsh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Marsh recorded 352 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Marsh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Marsh recorded 318 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in West Marsh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Marsh recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Marsh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Marsh recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Marsh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Marsh recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Marsh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Marsh recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Marsh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Marsh recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Marsh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Marsh recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Marsh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Marsh recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Marsh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Marsh recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Marsh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Marsh recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Marsh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Marsh recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Marsh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Marsh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Marsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | -69% |
| Yarborough | 1,013 | 86.6 | -80% |
| East Marsh | 3,156 | 284.8 | -36% |
| South | 1,729 | 140.3 | -68% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | -64% |
| Freshney | 925 | 101.3 | -77% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,332 | 197.5 | -56% |
| Scartho | 691 | 59.0 | -87% |
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 West Marsh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Street West | 454 |
| On or near Old Market Place | 260 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 248 |
| On or near Parking Area | 199 |
| On or near Garth Lane | 189 |
| On or near Abbey Walk | 159 |
| On or near Supermarket | 118 |
| On or near Stansted Street | 110 |
| On or near Police Station | 109 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 108 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Marsh 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 | 1,071 | 29.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,004 | 27.8% |
| Under investigation | 353 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 326 | 9.0% |
| Not recorded | 301 | 8.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 148 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 142 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 135 | 3.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 34 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 30 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.4% |
West Marsh has an estimated population of 8,127. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Marsh sits in decile 1.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Marsh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 45.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 79.4% |
Is West Marsh a safe place to live?
West Marsh recorded 444.0 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 West Marsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (691).
Is crime in West Marsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Marsh was up 14% on the year before: 3,608 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,161 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Marsh?
West Marsh 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 West Marsh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.