North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in September 2024 stood at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.5% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national trend highlights the area's unique crime profile, which is shaped by its industrial heritage and dense urban fabric. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents—4.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 72% above the UK average for the same category, a disparity that may be linked to the area's demographic composition and the presence of multiple public housing estates. Criminal damage and arson (1.2 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.2 per 1,000) followed closely, both 114% above the UK average. These elevated rates for property-related crimes could be attributed to the district's legacy of derelict buildings and ongoing regeneration projects. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local universities and the onset of darker evenings—may have contributed to the persistence of violent crime, as evidenced by the 40.6% share of total crimes. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences typically rises during the autumn months, the scale of the issue in North East Lincolnshire remains high. This suggests that local factors, such as socioeconomic deprivation and limited access to community services, may be exacerbating the problem. The data also reveals a combination of crime types: while property crimes dominate the landscape, violent crime remains a persistent challenge that requires targeted intervention.

September 2024 saw a notable 62.8% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 43 to 70 incidents. This surge, though below the UK average for the category, may partly explain the broader property crime trends in the district. Concurrently, robbery incidents rose by 45.5%, from 11 to 16 cases, a change that could reflect seasonal patterns as university freshers arrive in the area. Theft from the person also increased by 42.9%, from 7 to 10 incidents, a shift that contrasts with the UK average for this category. In contrast, anti-social behaviour dropped by 37.8%, falling from 222 to 138 incidents—a reduction that may indicate the effectiveness of recent community engagement efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with 4.5 per 1,000 residents affected, a rate 72% higher than the national benchmark. These figures suggest that while some crime types are declining, others remain a pressing challenge for local policing strategies.

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in September 2024 was 11.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.5 per 1,000. This small decline aligns with patterns observed in similar areas during the transition from summer to autumn, when seasonal activity shifts may temporarily reduce certain types of crime. Daily crime figures show approximately 60 crimes reported each day in the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity for local residents. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 89 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area within the higher end of UK averages for similar-sized local authority districts. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, underscores the need for targeted local initiatives to address persistent crime trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is elevated compared to the UK average, the absolute number of crimes reported remains manageable within the district's demographic context.