North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, North East Lincolnshire recorded 1,635 crimes, equating to 10.2 incidents per 1,000 residents—a rate 37.8% higher than the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This volume, spread across a population of 159,911, translates to a significant burden on local communities and law enforcement. The crime profile reveals a stark dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 43.4% of all reported incidents, with 710 cases of violence and sexual offences alone. This category's rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, 69% above the UK average, highlights a critical area requiring attention. Property crimes also feature prominently, with criminal damage and arson (170 cases) and shoplifting (142 cases) each exceeding national rates by over 50%. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as January's post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall could have altered typical crime dynamics. However, the persistent elevation in violent crime suggests deeper issues, such as socioeconomic pressures or community tensions, that may not be directly tied to seasonal shifts. The area's mix of urban and rural environments likely contributes to this complex picture, with densely populated areas driving higher rates of violent and property offences while rural regions may see different crime profiles. These findings underscore the need for tailored strategies that address both immediate and systemic factors contributing to the area's elevated crime rates.

January 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with 'other crime' rising by 62.9% (35 to 57) and bicycle theft surging by 60% (15 to 24). These shifts indicate a growing concern in unclassified offences and thefts targeting personal property, which may partly reflect changing criminal tactics or increased reporting. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 60% (10 to 4), suggesting a possible reduction in street-level pickpocketing, though this remains below the UK average by 100%. The violent crime category—accounting for 43.4% of all reported crimes—stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, 69% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends may be linked to local socioeconomic factors, such as the area's mix of urban and rural environments, where community dynamics could influence violence rates. The 37.8% gap between North East Lincolnshire's overall crime rate and the UK average underscores a need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the disproportionate rise in property crimes like criminal damage and arson, which were 93% above the national benchmark.

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 14.7% increase from the previous month's 8.9 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 53 crimes reported each day across the area, highlighting a persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 98 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents relative to the population of 159,911. While this monthly exposure rate remains a local metric without a national equivalent, it provides a tangible measure of how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime burden is higher than the UK average, with 37.8% more crimes per 1,000 people. This discrepancy is evident even when considering the area's size, suggesting systemic factors beyond seasonal fluctuations may contribute to the elevated rates.