North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a mixed picture for North East Lincolnshire’s crime profile, with some encouraging reductions offset by persistent challenges. The overall crime rate of 12.2 per 1,000 residents placed the area 52.5% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for sustained efforts to address local vulnerabilities. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.2% of all reported incidents and remaining 104% above the UK average. This category’s prevalence may be influenced by the area’s urban-rural mix, where densely populated pockets could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson (10.1% of total crimes) and public order offences (9.1%) both exceeded the UK average by over 80%, reflecting patterns often associated with industrial or post-industrial communities where disputes over property or public spaces may be more common. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the transition to darker evenings and Halloween likely contributing to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the 37.5% drop in theft from the person—a category that typically spikes during holiday periods—suggests that targeted interventions or heightened community vigilance may have had a measurable impact. This decline, though welcome, occurred against a backdrop of rising concerns in other areas, including a 58.3% increase in possession of weapons and a 32.1% rise in bicycle theft. These shifts highlight the importance of balancing efforts to address both immediate spikes and long-term structural factors that contribute to the area’s elevated crime profile.

The most notable improvement in October 2023 was a 37.5% decrease in theft from the person, with incidents dropping from 8 to 5. This decline may reflect heightened public awareness or targeted policing efforts during the Halloween period, when such crimes typically spike. Conversely, anti-social behaviour increased by 50.9%, rising from 106 to 160 incidents—a shift that could be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the transition from autumn to winter. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.2% of all crimes, remained 104% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 22% reduction in anti-social behaviour relative to the national average. The rise in bicycle theft (+32.1%) is particularly concerning, as it exceeds the UK average by 100%, suggesting vulnerabilities in local theft prevention measures that warrant closer scrutiny.

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in October 2023 rose to 12.2 per 1,000 residents, a 3.1% increase from the previous month’s 11.8 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average, with a 52.5% gap between local and national rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 63 crimes per day in October—a figure that, while consistent with prior months, underscores the persistent pressure on local policing resources. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 82 residents, a statistic that may help contextualise the scale of incidents for local residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime burden remains high compared to the UK average, a trend that has persisted despite some month-on-month reductions in specific categories. This contrast between overall figures and isolated declines highlights the combination of factors influencing crime in the region.