North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 159,911 residents, 1635 crimes were recorded in North East Lincolnshire during January 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 37.8% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a significant disparity in local crime trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.4% of all reported incidents (710 crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (170 crimes, 10.4% of total) and public order offences (144 crimes, 8.8%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a mixed urban-rural district with a legacy of industrial decline and ongoing community challenges. Seasonal factors in January—such as post-holiday economic pressures, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—likely contribute to elevated violence and property crime rates, though the exact causal links remain complex. The high rate of violence and sexual offences (69% above UK average) may reflect broader socioeconomic pressures or unmet community needs, though further analysis would be required to confirm this. The data also shows a sharp contrast in property crime trends: while burglary (5.5% of total) and shoplifting (8.7%) are higher than UK averages, vehicle crime (2.6%) is 40% below national levels, potentially linked to lower motor vehicle density in the area. This mixed profile underscores the importance of context-specific interventions tailored to local conditions.

January 2024 saw marked shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing significant month-on-month changes. Burglary increased by 52.5% (59 → 90), a jump that may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities in residential areas during colder months. Bicycle theft also rose sharply by 60.0% (15 → 24), possibly linked to increased cycling during winter as a transport alternative. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 60.0% (10 → 4), a decline that could be attributed to reduced foot traffic in retail zones post-holiday season. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark divergence from UK averages: violence and sexual offences (4.4 per 1,000) are 69% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 39% below. This contrast suggests that while violent crime remains a pressing concern, some categories—like vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000)—are lower than expected, due to the area’s lower motor vehicle density. The 'Other crime' category (0.4 per 1,000) surged by 62.9% (35 → 57), raising questions about unclassified offences that may require further investigation. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted policing and community engagement strategies that address both rising and declining trends.

Compared to December 2023, the crime rate in North East Lincolnshire rose by 14.7% (from 8.9 to 10.2 per 1,000 residents), indicating a concerning upward trajectory. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 53 crimes per day in January—a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 160,000. This statistic, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, illustrates the scale of local impact. For context, the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000 translates to a monthly exposure of roughly 1 in 133 residents, making North East Lincolnshire’s rate higher. The population-scaled perspective reveals that every resident faces a 10.2% chance of being involved in a crime over the course of a year, a figure that may prompt questions about resource allocation and community safety initiatives. While the increase in violent crime and property offences is stark, the lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour suggest that certain aspects of the local crime profile differ from national trends, warranting further analysis to understand these divergences.