Crime in Immingham: statistics, rates and trends
986 crimes were recorded in Immingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Immingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Immingham
- Types of crime in Immingham
- Immingham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Immingham
- Streets with the most crime in Immingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Immingham
- Population and deprivation in Immingham
- Questions about crime in Immingham
- About this data
986 crimes were recorded in Immingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 397 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Immingham has the 439th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Immingham | North East Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 986 | 21,982 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.3 | 137.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,567 | 159,911 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Immingham was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,045 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (861). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 986 | 93.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 975 | 92.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 899 | 85.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,037 | 98.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 955 | 90.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 870 | 82.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,017 | 96.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,045 | 98.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 861 | 81.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 113 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Immingham 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 criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+100%) and shoplifting (+25%). The largest falls were in other theft (-19%) and vehicle crime (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 397 | 37.6 | 1.10 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 11.8 | 0.77 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 9.1 | 1.34 | -4% |
| Public order | 86 | 8.1 | 1.22 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 76 | 7.2 | 0.87 | +25% |
| Other theft | 65 | 6.2 | 0.96 | -19% |
| Burglary | 46 | 4.4 | 1.23 | +100% |
| Other crime | 38 | 3.6 | 1.70 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.6 | 0.52 | -18% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.0 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.80 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 0.35 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Immingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Immingham recorded 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Immingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Immingham recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Immingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Immingham recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Immingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Immingham recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Immingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Immingham recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Immingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Immingham recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Immingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Immingham recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Immingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Immingham recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Immingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Immingham recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Immingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Immingham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Immingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Immingham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Immingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Immingham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Immingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Immingham recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Immingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Immingham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Immingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Immingham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Immingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 14,481 | 167.5 | +80% |
| Cleethorpes | 4,646 | 158.3 | +70% |
| Waltham | 202 | 29.5 | -68% |
| Hedon | 403 | 60.4 | -35% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 862 | 53.7 | -42% |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 715 | 59.3 | -36% |
| Kingston upon Hull | 38,017 | 136.5 | +46% |
| Brigg | 634 | 119.6 | +28% |
1 areas within Immingham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Immingham had the highest rate (91.2 per 1,000) and Immingham the lowest (91.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham | Neighbourhood | 11,911 | 1,086 | 91.2 |
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 Immingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 137 |
| On or near Hadleigh Road | 79 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Park Close | 37 |
| On or near Somerton Road | 35 |
| On or near Collier Road | 24 |
| On or near Talbot Road | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 22 |
| On or near Lydford Road | 20 |
| On or near Kendal Road | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Immingham 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 | 352 | 35.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 12.7% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 3.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Immingham has an estimated population of 10,567. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Immingham sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Immingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.7% |
Is Immingham a safe place to live?
Immingham recorded 93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Immingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 397 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Immingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Immingham was up 1% on the year before: 986 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 975 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Immingham?
Immingham 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 Immingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.