Crime in Wolds: statistics, rates and trends
585 crimes were recorded in Wolds in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (212), anti-social behaviour (67) and criminal damage and arson (58) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,116th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wolds | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 585 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,039 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wolds peaked in the year to August 2023 (599 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (376). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 56%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 585 | 72.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 507 | 63.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 527 | 65.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 599 | 74.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 505 | 62.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 406 | 50.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 391 | 48.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 426 | 53.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 376 | 46.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wolds recorded notably more burglary (72% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 36 to 58 and anti-social behaviour rose from 46 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 26.4 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 67 | 8.3 | 15.4 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +61% |
| Other theft | 55 | 6.8 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 50 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Burglary | 49 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 3.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wolds; the highest is West Marsh (453.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Waltham, North East Lincolnshire (30.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wolds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshney | 915 | 100.2 | +38% |
| Yarborough | 991 | 84.7 | +16% |
| South | 1,753 | 142.2 | +95% |
| Scartho | 681 | 58.2 | -20% |
| West Marsh | 3,682 | 453.1 | +523% |
| Park | 1,639 | 136.4 | +87% |
| Waltham | 212 | 30.9 | -57% |
| Heneage | 1,815 | 156.2 | +115% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Wolds over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Church Lane | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Peryton Way | 28 |
| On or near Larkspur Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 21 |
| On or near Bradley Road | 20 |
| On or near Westwood Road | 20 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 18 |
Of the 518 crimes in Wolds with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 67 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 33.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Wolds has an estimated population of 8,039 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.7%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wolds average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wolds | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wolds a safe place to live?
Wolds recorded 72.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,116th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Wolds?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 212 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (67).
Is crime in Wolds going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wolds was up 15% on the year before: 585 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 507 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wolds?
About 8,039 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wolds?
Wolds 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.