North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in North East Lincolnshire, 8.9 crimes were reported in December 2023 — a figure 23.6% higher than the UK average of 7.2. This places the area among the regions with elevated crime rates relative to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for nearly half (46.9%) of all reports, followed by criminal damage and arson (10.2%) and shoplifting (8.2%). These patterns align with the area's mix of urban centres and smaller communities, where high foot traffic in retail and leisure hubs may contribute to incidents of violence and property crime. December's seasonal context — with extended evenings, holiday shopping activity, and the presence of empty homes during the festive period — may partly explain the elevated rates. While violent crime remains the dominant category, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary also reflect the impact of retail environments and seasonal theft opportunities. The area's crime profile suggests a combination of local demographics, economic factors, and the timing of the year, with the cold winter months influencing both victim behaviour and offender activity.

December saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons surging by 200% (from 5 to 15 incidents) and theft from the person rising by 66.7% (from 6 to 10). These spikes contrast with decreases in other areas, such as a 31.6% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 212 to 145 incidents). The shift in crime mix also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences in the area are 60% higher than the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 46% lower. This divergence highlights the area's unique challenges — particularly in managing violent crime, which remains high compared to the UK average. For residents, the 200% increase in weapon possession is a concrete indicator of heightened risk in public spaces, suggesting a need for targeted policing or community engagement strategies. Meanwhile, the 46% reduction in anti-social behaviour may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings or holiday-related community events that temporarily curb such incidents. These fluctuations underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types to identify emerging trends that could inform local safety initiatives.

North East Lincolnshire's December 2023 crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 14.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.5. This reduction, while notable, still leaves the area significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, 46 crimes were reported each day in December — a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 112 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for locals, illustrating that while the overall rate has declined from November, the absolute number of crimes remains high relative to both the previous month and national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher likelihood of encountering crime compared to the UK average, particularly in violent crime categories. For context, the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000 means that North East Lincolnshire's residents experience 1.7 additional crimes per 1,000 people. This disparity may be influenced by the area's mix of urban and rural characteristics, where concentrated populations in certain areas could amplify the impact of crime trends. The month-on-month decline suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have temporarily reduced crime, but the persistent gap from the UK average indicates ongoing challenges that require sustained attention.