Crime in Wolds: statistics, rates and trends
581 crimes were recorded in Wolds in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
581 crimes were recorded in Wolds in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 217 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wolds has the 2,130th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wolds | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 581 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.3 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 8,039 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wolds was highest in the year to July 2023 (599 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (378). Over the whole period it rose 54%, 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 | 581 | 72.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 509 | 63.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 517 | 64.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 599 | 74.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 497 | 61.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 393 | 48.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 401 | 49.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 430 | 53.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 378 | 47.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 41 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wolds 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 burglary.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+55%) and burglary (+54%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 27.0 | 0.79 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 7.8 | 0.51 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 7.3 | 1.08 | +55% |
| Burglary | 54 | 6.7 | 1.90 | +54% |
| Other theft | 54 | 6.7 | 1.05 | +15% |
| Public order | 48 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.7 | 0.33 | +16% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.4 | 1.12 | +46% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.76 | -17% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.22 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Wolds
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wolds recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wolds
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wolds recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wolds
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wolds recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wolds
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wolds recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wolds
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wolds recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wolds
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wolds recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wolds
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wolds recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wolds
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wolds recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wolds
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wolds recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wolds
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wolds recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wolds
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wolds recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wolds
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wolds recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wolds
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wolds recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wolds
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wolds recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wolds, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wolds.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wolds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshney | 925 | 101.3 | +40% |
| Yarborough | 1,013 | 86.6 | +20% |
| South | 1,729 | 140.3 | +94% |
| Scartho | 691 | 59.0 | -18% |
| West Marsh | 3,608 | 444.0 | +514% |
| Park | 1,640 | 136.4 | +89% |
| Waltham | 202 | 29.5 | -59% |
| Heneage | 1,843 | 158.6 | +119% |
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 Wolds over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Church Lane | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Peryton Way | 26 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 25 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Larkspur Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Bradley Road | 19 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 19 |
| On or near Arnold Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wolds 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 | 210 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 163 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 10.8% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Wolds has an estimated population of 8,039. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wolds sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wolds |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Wolds a safe place to live?
Wolds recorded 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Wolds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Wolds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wolds was up 14% on the year before: 581 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 509 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wolds?
Wolds 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 Wolds. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.