North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North East Lincolnshire’s August 2025 crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents places it 49.4% above the UK average, highlighting a significant disparity in local safety compared to national trends. The balance between property and violent crime reveals a combination of factors, with property crimes (806 incidents) narrowly outpacing violent crimes (673 incidents). This shift may reflect seasonal dynamics, as August is a peak holiday month, potentially increasing opportunities for property-related offences such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, while also reducing the presence of tourists who might otherwise contribute to violent incidents. The most prevalent crime category, violence and sexual offences (34.7% of total crimes), remains 46% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area’s demographic profile and local social dynamics. Meanwhile, shoplifting (13.6% of total crimes) is 170% above the UK average, a stark deviation that could indicate vulnerabilities in retail security or high foot traffic in commercial zones. Criminal damage and arson (9.9% of total crimes) also exceed UK averages by 103%, suggesting potential issues with community engagement or enforcement in specific areas. These patterns, combined with the area’s overall elevated crime rate, underscore the need for targeted interventions, particularly in retail and public spaces where property crimes dominate. The seasonal context of August—characterised by increased tourism and holiday activity—may partly explain the persistence of shoplifting and vehicle crime, though the drop in violent crimes compared to the previous month (a 17.5% decrease) suggests that the end of the summer holiday season could be influencing local crime trends. This data illustrates a region grappling with persistent property crime challenges, even as some categories show signs of moderation. Understanding these patterns is critical for developing effective strategies to address the underlying factors driving crime in North East Lincolnshire.

August 2025 saw a notable 48.3% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 58 to 86 incidents. This surge may reflect heightened summer activity in car parks or unsecured vehicles near popular destinations. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 60%, aligning with seasonal patterns where fewer tourists and holidaymakers may reduce opportunities for such crimes. Violent crimes, though still the second-highest category (34.7% of total), dropped by 17.5% compared to the previous month, linked to the end of the summer holiday season. Shoplifting remains starkly elevated, 170% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s retail presence, particularly in town centres. Residents should note that vehicle crime, now at 0.5 per 1,000, is 28% above the UK average, a category that warrants attention for those parking in high-traffic areas.

The crime rate in August 2025 (12.1 per 1,000 residents) marks a 9.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 13.3, suggesting a slight downward trend. This reduction contrasts with the area’s continued elevation above the UK average, which remains 49.4% higher. Daily crime figures show 63 reported crimes per day in August, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 83 residents. This statistic, while illustrative of the area’s current crime burden, does not directly compare to national daily averages, as no UK-wide daily figure is provided. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 9.1% decline, the rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in crime reduction. These figures may partly reflect seasonal shifts, such as reduced tourism activity in late August, which could lower opportunities for certain crimes like theft from the person, which saw a 60% decrease this month.