Crime in Barton-upon-Humber: statistics, rates and trends
715 crimes were recorded in Barton-upon-Humber in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Barton-upon-Humber
- Questions about crime in Barton-upon-Humber
- About this data
715 crimes were recorded in Barton-upon-Humber in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 301 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Barton-upon-Humber has the 975th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barton-upon-Humber | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 715 | 16,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.3 | 95.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,052 | 171,336 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barton-upon-Humber was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,110 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (715). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 715 | 59.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 845 | 70.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,053 | 87.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,110 | 92.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 988 | 82.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 830 | 68.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 895 | 74.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 911 | 75.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 989 | 82.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barton-upon-Humber 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. The largest increases were in other crime (+24%) and public order (+21%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-53%) and anti-social behaviour (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 301 | 25.0 | 0.73 | -14% |
| Public order | 88 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -21% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.2 | 0.39 | -53% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -7% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.2 | 1.02 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 1.8 | 0.37 | -29% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.68 | +167% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.50 | +67% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Barton-upon-Humber
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barton-upon-Humber
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barton-upon-Humber
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barton-upon-Humber
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barton-upon-Humber
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barton-upon-Humber
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barton-upon-Humber
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barton-upon-Humber
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barton-upon-Humber
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barton-upon-Humber
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barton-upon-Humber
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barton-upon-Humber
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barton-upon-Humber
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 3 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barton-upon-Humber
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Barton-upon-Humber, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barton-upon-Humber.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barton-upon-Humber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessle | 1,058 | 63.5 | +7% |
| Swanland | 148 | 27.1 | -54% |
| Willerby and Anlaby | 1,140 | 54.8 | -8% |
| Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) | 430 | 30.3 | -49% |
| Cottingham | 918 | 68.3 | +15% |
| Winterton | 355 | 70.7 | +19% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,017 | 136.5 | +130% |
| Brigg | 634 | 119.6 | +102% |
1 areas within Barton-upon-Humber, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Barton had the highest rate (59.3 per 1,000) and Barton the lowest (59.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton | Neighbourhood | 12,052 | 715 | 59.3 |
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 Barton-upon-Humber over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Market Lane | 27 |
| On or near Oak Drive | 25 |
| On or near Overton Court | 21 |
| On or near River View | 19 |
| On or near Newport Street | 18 |
| On or near Baysgarth View | 18 |
| On or near Hungate | 18 |
| On or near Pilot'S View | 16 |
| On or near George Street | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barton-upon-Humber 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 | 250 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 202 | 28.3% |
| Not recorded | 69 | 9.7% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 8.5% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
Barton-upon-Humber has an estimated population of 12,052. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barton-upon-Humber sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barton-upon-Humber |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Barton-upon-Humber a safe place to live?
Barton-upon-Humber recorded 59.3 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 Barton-upon-Humber?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (88).
Is crime in Barton-upon-Humber going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barton-upon-Humber was down 15% on the year before: 715 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 845 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barton-upon-Humber?
Barton-upon-Humber 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 Barton-upon-Humber. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.