North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in North East Lincolnshire during September 2023 were 86% above the UK average, marking a stark outlier in the local crime profile. With an overall crime rate of 11.8 per 1,000 residents—47.5% higher than the UK average of 8.0—the area faces significant challenges in maintaining public safety. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.1% of all reported incidents, followed by public order (11.8%) and criminal damage and arson (11.4%). These figures suggest a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors. September’s seasonal context—back-to-school periods and university freshers’ week—may partly explain spikes in certain offences. The area’s crime picture contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are typically 2.7 per 1,000. In North East Lincolnshire, this category’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000 indicates a pressing need for targeted interventions. Public order offences, at 1.4 per 1,000, were 126% above the UK average, highlighting potential challenges in managing community spaces during transitional seasons. The persistent elevation in criminal damage and arson, at 1.3 per 1,000 (117% above UK), may reflect broader socioeconomic factors or localized tensions. These patterns underscore the importance of contextual analysis, linking crime trends to the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics.

September 2023 saw notable fluctuations in crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 60% (5 to 8 incidents) and burglary rising by 37.3% (67 to 92). These jumps, though smaller in absolute terms, may signal shifts in criminal behavior or reporting practices. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 36.5% (167 to 106), a decline that could reflect seasonal changes or effective local policing efforts. The area’s violent crime rate—5.1 per 1,000—was 86% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a disparity that deserves closer attention. Similarly, public order offences (1.4 per 1,000) were 126% above the UK average, suggesting a need for community-focused strategies. While property crimes accounted for 35% of total incidents, violent crimes dominated the landscape, highlighting a significant imbalance. Residents might find the 60% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as this category often involves direct victimization. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour, though declining, remains a concern, with its rate (0.7 per 1,000) still below the UK average (1.3 per 1,000), indicating a potential success in addressing this category. These shifts underscore the importance of monitoring crime trends over time and adapting strategies to emerging patterns.

North East Lincolnshire’s crime rate in September 2023 (11.8 per 1,000) marked a 3.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 11.4, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 63 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime burden. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 85 residents, a monthly exposure rate that emphasizes the frequency of incidents in this area. This rate is higher than the UK average, which is not directly comparable in this context. The population-scaled perspective reveals that North East Lincolnshire’s crime profile is significantly more intense than the national average, with the area’s 159,911 residents facing a higher risk. This disparity may be linked to the region’s specific socioeconomic factors. The comparison to the previous month highlights the importance of tracking short-term fluctuations, as even small increases can signal broader trends. For instance, the 3.8% rise in the overall rate, while modest, could indicate underlying pressures that require attention. These figures underscore the need for localized strategies to address the unique challenges faced by North East Lincolnshire, ensuring that interventions are both effective and contextually appropriate.