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, marking a 45.9% increase above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national trend is most pronounced in the category of violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 — 51% above the UK average. The area's crime profile is dominated by property and violent crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.8% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (13.4%) and criminal damage and arson (10.1%). The seasonal context of September, with the return to school and university freshers' week, may contribute to heightened tensions and social interactions that could influence crime patterns. While shoplifting and property-related crimes remain elevated, the data also reveals a notable gap in theft from the person, which occurred at a rate 100% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the uneven distribution of crime types across the area, suggesting that local factors — such as the presence of retail hubs or community policing efforts — may play a role in shaping these outcomes. The seasonal transition, with shorter evenings and the start of academic terms, could also be a factor in the higher incidence of violent crime, as outdoor activities and social gatherings shift indoors. However, without further data on specific locations or demographics, these connections remain speculative.

September 2025 saw a 50.0% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 3 incidents — a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may signal a shift in criminal activity patterns during the month. Meanwhile, other crime increased by 9.3%, from 43 to 47 incidents, suggesting a broader uptick in non-specific criminal behaviour. Conversely, robbery decreased by 39.3%, from 28 to 17 incidents, potentially reflecting the impact of targeted policing initiatives or seasonal changes in victim behaviour. Vehicle crime also fell by 37.2%, from 86 to 54, which may be linked to the end of the summer holiday period and reduced traffic in residential areas. The most striking disparity compared to the UK average remains shoplifting, which occurred at 1.5 per 1,000 — 146% above the national rate. This could indicate a specific challenge in local retail environments, such as high foot traffic or insufficient security measures. For residents, the daily crime count of 58 incidents per day provides a tangible measure of the frequency of crime, though this figure includes both violent and property-related offences.

The crime rate in September 2025 (10.8 per 1,000) represents a 10.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 12.1 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline in overall criminal activity. This reduction, however, does not fully mitigate the area's continued elevation above the UK average. On a daily basis, North East Lincolnshire experienced an average of 58 crimes per day in September — a figure that, while localised, offers residents a clear sense of the scale of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 93 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This ratio is particularly significant in a region with a population of 159,911, as it illustrates the proportion of individuals affected by crime within a given timeframe. While the decline from August may reflect the impact of targeted interventions or seasonal factors, the persistent gap between North East Lincolnshire's rate and the UK average suggests that systemic challenges remain. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the 10.9% monthly drop, the area's crime rate remains high compared to national benchmarks, highlighting the need for sustained efforts in crime prevention and community engagement.