Crime in Humberston and New Waltham: statistics, rates and trends
872 crimes were recorded in Humberston and New Waltham in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Humberston and New Waltham at a glance
- Crime trends in Humberston and New Waltham
- Types of crime in Humberston and New Waltham
- Humberston and New Waltham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Humberston and New Waltham
- Streets with the most crime in Humberston and New Waltham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Humberston and New Waltham
- Demographics of Humberston and New Waltham
- Questions about crime in Humberston and New Waltham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (371), anti-social behaviour (96) and criminal damage and arson (72) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,071st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Humberston and New Waltham | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 872 | 21,976 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.3 | 137.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,054 | 159,911 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Humberston and New Waltham peaked in the year to August 2023 (905 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (644). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 872 | 54.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 900 | 56.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 881 | 54.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 905 | 56.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 767 | 47.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 801 | 49.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 699 | 43.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 720 | 44.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 644 | 40.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 98 |
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 38 to 49 and burglary rose from 43 to 52, while vehicle crime fell from 72 to 53 and anti-social behaviour fell from 127 to 96.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 371 | 23.1 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 6.0 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 62 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 57 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Burglary | 52 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Humberston and New Waltham; the highest is Grimsby (167.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Waltham (30.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Humberston and New Waltham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleethorpes | 4,612 | 157.2 | +189% |
| Waltham | 212 | 30.9 | -43% |
| Grimsby | 14,486 | 167.6 | +209% |
| Immingham | 992 | 93.9 | +73% |
| Louth | 2,005 | 110.5 | +103% |
| Withernsea | 701 | 122.3 | +125% |
| Hedon | 415 | 62.2 | +14% |
| Mablethorpe | 865 | 134.2 | +147% |
Humberston and New Waltham is the one area listed within Humberston and New Waltham, with 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humberston and New Waltham | Neighbourhood | 13,097 | 740 | 56.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Humberston and New Waltham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Anthony'S Bank Road” (95).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anthony'S Bank Road | 95 |
| On or near Louth Road | 58 |
| On or near Links Drive | 48 |
| On or near Willow Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Heathland Way | 25 |
| On or near Margaret Place | 24 |
| On or near Maple Grove | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 22 |
| On or near Farmhouse Mews | 20 |
| On or near Kings Mews | 20 |
Of the 776 crimes in Humberston and New Waltham with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 303 | 39.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 263 | 33.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Humberston and New Waltham has an estimated population of 16,054 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.0%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and less private renting (9.2%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Humberston and New Waltham average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Humberston and New Waltham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Humberston and New Waltham a safe place to live?
Humberston and New Waltham recorded 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,071st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Humberston and New Waltham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Humberston and New Waltham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Humberston and New Waltham was down 3% on the year before: 872 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 900 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Humberston and New Waltham?
About 16,054 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Humberston and New Waltham?
Humberston and New Waltham 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.