North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture in North East Lincolnshire during July 2024, accounting for 42.1% of all reported incidents and standing at 4.8 per 1,000 residents — 68% above the UK average for this category. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the area's unique crime profile, where violent crime significantly outpaces other types. The overall crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents placed the district 35.7% above the UK average, a gap that reflects the prominence of violent incidents and property crimes. The seasonal context of July — peak summer, school holidays, and heightened tourism — likely contributes to the elevated rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which together made up 19.9% of all reported crimes. While retail areas and high streets often drive shoplifting, the local breakdown shows this category at 1.1 per 1,000, 62% above the UK average, suggesting factors beyond typical retail crime patterns may be at play. The dominance of violence in the crime mix may also be linked to the area's demographic and geographic characteristics, though without additional data on population density or socioeconomic factors, these connections remain speculative.

July 2024 saw significant reductions in specific crime categories compared to June, including a 45.5% decrease in theft from the person, a 32.0% drop in drug-related offences, and a 30.0% reduction in bicycle theft. These declines may partly reflect changes in seasonal activity, such as the winding down of summer festivals or shifts in public behaviour during the month. The crime mix in July also showed a marked imbalance, with violent crime accounting for 42.1% of all reported incidents — a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK's broader mix, where property crimes often feature more prominently. Anti-social behaviour was the only category in North East Lincolnshire that fell below the UK average, with a 24% deficit. This anomaly could indicate localised efforts or environmental factors that mitigate such incidents, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this.

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in July 2024 dropped by 6.2% compared to June, reflecting a slight decline from the previous month's 12.1 per 1,000 residents. This monthly decrease aligns with patterns often observed in late summer, when tourism-related activity and outdoor events may shift focus away from certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 59 reported crimes each day in July, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 88 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This statistic provides a tangible measure of how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives, though it does not account for variations in population density or geographic distribution. The drop in overall rate may also reflect seasonal factors, such as the closure of schools and the shift in community activity patterns during peak summer months.