North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North East Lincolnshire's crime profile in August 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences dominating the total crime count. The overall crime rate of 12.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 49.4% above the UK average of 8.1, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences alone account for 34.7% of all recorded crimes, far outpacing property-related offences which make up 28.6% (806 crimes). This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 34% of all crimes but are reported at 2.9 per 1,000 (46% below the local rate). The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month may contribute to this pattern, with increased tourism and temporary population shifts potentially influencing local dynamics. Shoplifting, at 1.7 per 1,000, is 170% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in retail environments or targeted criminal activity during summer months. However, the area's crime profile also shows some resilience: anti-social behaviour rates are 25% below the UK average, reflecting community-focused policing strategies or lower population density in certain areas. This complex mix of elevated violent crime and specific property crime spikes underscores the need for tailored interventions that address both immediate safety concerns and systemic factors driving these trends.

August 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 48.3% (58 → 86) and robbery increasing by 21.7% (23 → 28). These rises may reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased vehicle movement during holiday periods or targeted opportunistic crimes in areas with high transient populations. Conversely, theft from the person dropped sharply by 60.0% (5 → 2), potentially indicating improved security measures or reduced foot traffic in key areas during the month. The violent crime category itself showed a notable 17.5% decrease (816 → 673), though it remains 46% above the UK average at 4.2 per 1,000. This reduction could be attributed to targeted policing efforts or the natural ebb of summer-related incidents. The area's shoplifting rate of 1.7 per 1,000 (170% above the UK average) highlights a specific vulnerability, with retail premises likely experiencing heightened pressure during peak tourist periods. This figure may be particularly useful for local businesses considering additional security measures or staffing adjustments. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains a relative strength, with rates 25% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement initiatives or environmental design strategies may be effectively deterring such incidents in certain parts of the district.

The crime rate in North East Lincolnshire fell by 9.1% from 13.3 per 1,000 in July 2025 to 12.1 per 1,000 in August, marking a modest but notable decline. This reduction, though not dramatic, may reflect seasonal factors such as the end of summer holidays or the return of students to educational institutions, which could temporarily alter crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 63 crimes per day in August, a figure that contextualises the scale of local activity against the 159,911 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 83 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 25% higher than the UK average for similar-sized areas. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 12.1 per 1,000 rate means that 1,938 crimes were recorded across 159,911 people, with violent crimes accounting for nearly a third of that total. This breakdown reveals that while the overall rate has decreased slightly from the previous month, the concentration of violent crime remains a defining characteristic of the area's crime profile. The contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in categories like shoplifting and public order offences, where local rates are 170% and 90% above national benchmarks, respectively. These disparities underscore the need for targeted interventions that address the unique challenges faced by North East Lincolnshire compared to the broader UK context.