North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in February 2025 reached 9.7 per 1,000, placing it 44.8% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's ongoing challenge with maintaining public safety, particularly given the dominance of violent and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.9% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (10.0%) and public order offences (9.8%). The seasonal context of February — a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull — may have contributed to some of these patterns. While violent crime remains significantly elevated compared to the UK average, the area's anti-social behaviour rate is 18% below the national figure, suggesting some local successes in addressing this category. The crime profile here is shaped by the region's mix of urban and rural characteristics, with high streets and retail centres likely contributing to shoplifting rates, while the presence of public spaces may exacerbate public order issues. The overall crime rate, though concerning, reflects a combination of factors including the area's demographic makeup and economic conditions. As the region moves into spring, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to identify emerging patterns and allocate resources effectively.

The most striking shift in February 2025 was the 10.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 658 to 587 incidents. This decline, though not yet fully explained, may partly reflect seasonal patterns as the area transitioned from winter into early spring. Conversely, public order offences surged by 36.9% (111 to 152), marking the largest month-on-month increase in any category. This jump, combined with a 35.7% rise in bicycle theft (14 to 19), suggests a possible correlation with post-holiday activity or shifting patterns in outdoor behaviour. The area's violent crime rate (3.7 per 1,000) remains 57% above the UK average, while shoplifting (1.0 per 1,000) is 61% above the national figure. Anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average, indicating a potential success in local initiatives targeting this category. These fluctuations highlight the combination of factors influencing crime in this region, from seasonal transitions to local enforcement efforts.

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 9.7 per 1,000, a 2.9% decrease from January's 10.0 per 1,000. This monthly decline, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall 44.8% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the region saw approximately 55 crimes reported each day — a figure that, while localised, illustrates the persistent demand on community safety resources. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 103 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents within a population of 159,911. When viewed against the UK context, North East Lincolnshire's crime profile remains distinct, with property crimes and violent offences dominating the local landscape. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is high, the absolute number of crimes is manageable in the context of a mid-sized local authority. This comparison underscores the need for targeted interventions that address the specific drivers of crime in this area, such as the elevated levels of public order offences and shoplifting compared to the UK average.