North East Lincolnshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 10.8 per 1,000 residents, 45.9% above the UK average of 7.4. This figure highlights a persistent challenge in a district that combines urban density with industrial and commercial activity. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.8% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents—51% above the national average. This category's prominence may be linked to the area's demographics and seasonal factors, as back-to-school and university freshers' events create overlapping populations in public spaces. Shoplifting, at 1.5 per 1,000, was 146% above the UK average, likely driven by the high concentration of retail and commercial premises in the district. Criminal damage and arson also exceeded national averages by 108%, suggesting ongoing issues with property-related crime in both urban and industrial zones. The seasonal context of September—marked by the transition from summer to autumn—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic during freshers' week contributing to higher rates of theft and disorder. However, the overall drop in the crime rate from the previous month's 12.1 per 1,000 indicates that targeted interventions or natural fluctuations may have temporarily reduced incidents. While the data underscores the need for continued focus on violent crime and property-related offences, the mixed picture of rising and falling categories suggests a combination of local conditions and broader regional trends.

September 2025 saw a 39.3% decrease in robbery, the most substantial drop among all categories, with incidents falling from 28 to 17. This decline may partly explain the overall rate reduction, though violent crime remains 51% above the UK average. Shoplifting, at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, was 146% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in retail areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 23% below the national average, a finding that may reflect community engagement efforts or seasonal shifts in public activity. Theft from the person increased by 50%, rising from 2 to 3 incidents, a small but sharp uptick that could indicate heightened vulnerability in specific contexts such as late-night travel. The contrast between rising theft from the person and falling vehicle crime—down 37.2%—illustrates shifting patterns in criminal activity, linked to changes in public behaviour as the month progressed.

North East Lincolnshire's crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 10.9% compared to the previous month, falling from 12.1 to 10.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns as evenings grow darker and university freshers transition into settled routines. Locally, the area recorded approximately 58 crimes per day in September, a figure that reflects the density of population and infrastructure in a major urban district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains higher than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate has decreased, the disparity between local and national trends persists, with violent crime remaining elevated. This contrast underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly where property crime and anti-social behaviour intersect with community dynamics.