North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North East Lincolnshire’s crime rate in April 2025 was 11.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 53.2% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national picture underscores the region’s unique challenges in public safety. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.1% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 4.4 per 1,000—69% above the UK average. This category’s dominance may be influenced by the area’s socio-economic profile, which includes a mix of urban and semi-rural communities where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues are more pronounced. Criminal damage and arson followed closely, contributing 12.2% of total crimes at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000, 146% above the UK average. This suggests that vandalism and arson could be linked to local factors such as under-resourced community spaces or seasonal events that attract transient populations. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 10%, still accounted for 9.9% of incidents, indicating a need for targeted community engagement. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity contributing to higher rates of public order offences and violence. However, the data also reveals a combination of local conditions, as some categories, like theft from the person, show sharp increases, while others, such as burglary, decline. This suggests that while certain interventions may be effective in specific areas, a broader strategy is required to address the region’s elevated crime profile.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 10.4% to 698 incidents, marking a decline from the previous month’s 779. This reduction may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the Easter break, which could have temporarily curtailed public gatherings. Conversely, theft from the person surged by 50%, rising from four to six incidents, a spike that may reflect increased outdoor activity during spring. Other significant changes included a 22.8% increase in 'other crime' and a 27.8% rise in possession of weapons, both of which point to evolving criminal behaviours. Burglary, however, fell by 22.5%, influenced by heightened security measures or seasonal changes in residential activity. Anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average by 10%, a contrast to the area’s overall overperformance in other categories. These fluctuations highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some trends align with national patterns while others diverge sharply.

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 11.8 per 1,000 residents, a 2.9% decrease from the previous month’s 12.1 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area’s persistent elevation above the UK average, which remains 53.2% higher. On a daily basis, the region recorded approximately 63 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the density of incidents relative to its population of 159,911. Over the course of April, the monthly exposure rate meant that one resident in every 85 experienced a reported crime—a statistic that, while not uncommon in areas with higher crime rates, highlights the ongoing challenge of maintaining public safety. When scaled to the local population, these numbers reveal a community where crime is both frequent and concentrated, particularly in categories such as violence and criminal damage, which far outpace national benchmarks. The interplay between local demographics and crime patterns suggests that targeted interventions may be necessary to address specific vulnerabilities, such as those linked to anti-social behaviour or property-related offences.