Crime in West Marsh: statistics, rates and trends
3,682 crimes were recorded in West Marsh in the 12 months to August 2026, 453.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Marsh
- Questions about crime in West Marsh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,139), shoplifting (691) and public order (359) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 24th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | West Marsh | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,682 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 453.1 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,127 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Marsh peaked in the year to August 2019 (3,907 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,756). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,682 | 453.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,153 | 388.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,110 | 382.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,468 | 426.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,032 | 373.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,756 | 339.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,116 | 383.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,907 | 480.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,569 | 439.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 346 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Marsh recorded notably more shoplifting (10.1 times the national rate), bicycle theft (8.1 times the national rate) and drugs (6.7 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 36 to 59 and drugs rose from 113 to 179.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,139 | 140.2 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 691 | 85.0 | 8.5 | +25% |
| Public order | 359 | 44.2 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 325 | 40.0 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 307 | 37.8 | 15.4 | +33% |
| Drugs | 179 | 22.0 | 3.3 | +58% |
| Other theft | 173 | 21.3 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Burglary | 124 | 15.3 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Other crime | 113 | 13.9 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 13.2 | 5.0 | +55% |
| Robbery | 59 | 7.3 | 1.4 | +64% |
| Bicycle theft | 54 | 6.6 | 0.8 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 44 | 5.4 | 1.0 | +26% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
West Marsh has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Marsh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | -70% |
| Yarborough | 991 | 84.7 | -81% |
| East Marsh | 3,128 | 282.2 | -38% |
| South | 1,753 | 142.2 | -69% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | -66% |
| Freshney | 915 | 100.2 | -78% |
| Sidney Sussex | 2,309 | 195.5 | -57% |
| Scartho | 681 | 58.2 | -87% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in West Marsh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Victoria Street West” (462).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Street West | 462 |
| On or near Old Market Place | 265 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 239 |
| On or near Parking Area | 204 |
| On or near Garth Lane | 186 |
| On or near Abbey Walk | 178 |
| On or near Supermarket | 120 |
| On or near Stansted Street | 118 |
| On or near Police Station | 114 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 103 |
Of the 3,375 crimes in West Marsh with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 307 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,087 | 32.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,025 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 360 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 319 | 9.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 158 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 150 | 4.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 145 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 36 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 28 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
West Marsh has an estimated population of 8,127 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (46%, against 20%), more households without a car (47%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (31%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Marsh average decile 1.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Marsh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 47.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 39.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 45.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 79.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is West Marsh a safe place to live?
West Marsh recorded 453.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 24th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and bicycle theft.
What is the most common crime in West Marsh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,139 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (691).
Is crime in West Marsh going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Marsh was up 17% on the year before: 3,682 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,153 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Marsh?
About 8,127 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Marsh?
West Marsh 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.