North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

North East Lincolnshire’s crime rate in April 2023 stood at 12.9 per 1,000 residents, 72.0% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence highlights a local profile markedly different from the national trend, with violent crime dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.2% of all crimes, a figure that is 100% above the UK average for this category. Public order offences followed at 13.5% of the total, also 166% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson contributed 11.6%, 146% above the national rate. These figures suggest a combination of factors, including the area’s character as a mix of urban and semi-rural environments with high foot traffic in certain zones. April’s seasonal context—Easter holidays, warmer weather, and increased outdoor activity—may likely contribute to heightened public order issues and incidents of violence. The data also reveals a notable absence of significant drops in property crime compared to the UK average, indicating that while violent crime dominates, property-related offences remain a persistent concern. This pattern may be consistent with the area’s demographics and economic conditions, which could influence crime dynamics in ways distinct from more densely populated urban centres.

April 2023 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons rising by 70.0% (from 10 to 17 incidents) and bicycle theft increasing by 55.0% (from 20 to 31). These spikes may partly explain the overall 15.0% rise in the area’s crime rate compared to March. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both fell, with robbery declining by 26.7% (from 15 to 11) and theft from the person dropping by 16.7% (from 6 to 5). This shift suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards property damage and public disorder, which are both 100% and 146% above UK averages respectively. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—5.2 per 1,000, double the UK rate—raises questions about local factors such as community tensions or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour was the only category below the UK average (7% below), which could indicate a more effective response to such incidents or a lower prevalence of this type of crime in the area. For residents, the daily crime count of 69 incidents in April provides a tangible snapshot of the scale of activity, though this figure does not account for variations in reporting or seasonal fluctuations.

North East Lincolnshire’s crime rate in April 2023 was 12.9 per 1,000, a 15.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 11.2 per 1,000. This rise, while modest in percentage terms, translates to a significant absolute increase in reported incidents, reflecting ongoing challenges in crime prevention. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 69 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a region with a population of 159,911. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 78 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is considerably higher than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for this metric. When contextualised within the local population, this means that a resident has a 1-in-78 chance of being directly affected by a crime each month, a statistic that may be particularly concerning for families and businesses. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the need for targeted interventions, as the area’s crime profile is influenced by violent and public order offences. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.6 per 1,000, North East Lincolnshire’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000 suggests a systemic issue that may be exacerbated by socioeconomic factors, such as higher unemployment or limited access to community resources. These findings call for a nuanced approach to addressing crime, balancing immediate policing efforts with long-term community-based strategies.