Crime in Barton-upon-Humber: statistics, rates and trends
726 crimes were recorded in Barton-upon-Humber in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barton-upon-Humber at a glance
- Crime trends in Barton-upon-Humber
- Types of crime in Barton-upon-Humber
- Barton-upon-Humber compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barton-upon-Humber
- Streets with the most crime in Barton-upon-Humber
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barton-upon-Humber
- Demographics of Barton-upon-Humber
- Questions about crime in Barton-upon-Humber
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (302), public order (92) and criminal damage and arson (64) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 949th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barton-upon-Humber | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 726 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.2 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,052 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Barton-upon-Humber of any year here (726 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 726 | 60.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 841 | 69.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,078 | 89.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,074 | 89.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,013 | 84.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 816 | 67.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 907 | 75.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 896 | 74.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 991 | 82.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 57 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and shoplifting (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 22 to 27 and public order rose from 75 to 92, while shoplifting fell from 70 to 38 and anti-social behaviour fell from 115 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 302 | 25.1 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Public order | 92 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 5.2 | 15.4 | -45% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.2 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.2 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Barton-upon-Humber; the highest is Kingston upon Hull (137.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Swanland (27.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton-upon-Humber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessle | 1,069 | 64.2 | +7% |
| Swanland | 152 | 27.8 | -54% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,143 | 54.9 | -9% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 429 | 30.2 | -50% |
| Cottingham | 940 | 69.9 | +16% |
| Winterton | 350 | 69.7 | +16% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,157 | 137.0 | +127% |
| Brigg | 617 | 116.4 | +93% |
Barton is the one area listed within Barton-upon-Humber, with 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | Neighbourhood | 12,052 | 726 | 60.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Barton-upon-Humber over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Market Lane” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Market Lane | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Oak Drive | 23 |
| On or near Overton Court | 23 |
| On or near River View | 21 |
| On or near Newport Street | 18 |
| On or near Pilot'S View | 18 |
| On or near Baysgarth View | 17 |
| On or near Hungate | 17 |
| On or near Queen'S Avenue | 15 |
Of the 663 crimes in Barton-upon-Humber with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Barton-upon-Humber has an estimated population of 12,052 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (28%, against 22%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barton-upon-Humber average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Barton-upon-Humber | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barton-upon-Humber a safe place to live?
Barton-upon-Humber recorded 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 949th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Barton-upon-Humber?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 302 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (92).
Is crime in Barton-upon-Humber going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton-upon-Humber was down 14% on the year before: 726 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 841 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barton-upon-Humber?
About 12,052 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barton-upon-Humber?
Barton-upon-Humber 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.