Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Humberston and New Waltham’s crime rate in April 2023 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 50.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends suggests a unique local context, possibly shaped by the area’s built-up character within North East Lincolnshire. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45% of all reported incidents—a rate of 1.7 per 1,000, 35% below the UK average. This category’s sharp increase from March (16 to 36 incidents) may reflect heightened social activity during the Easter period or seasonal transitions that influence public interactions. Vehicle crime, though rising by 300% to 8 incidents, remained below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The presence of multiple retail centres and transport hubs in the area likely contributes to this category’s persistence, though the 300% surge may indicate specific local factors, such as increased parking congestion or targeted theft. Other theft and anti-social behaviour also showed notable deviations from UK averages, with the former 46% below the national rate and the latter 75% below. These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up zone with mixed residential and commercial land use, where public spaces may see higher levels of transient activity. Seasonal factors, including Easter-related events and warmer spring weather, likely influenced the overall crime profile, with increased foot traffic and outdoor activity driving certain offence types. However, the area’s overall low crime rate compared to the UK highlights its relative safety, despite the fluctuations observed in specific categories.

April 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 300% compared to March, rising from 2 to 8 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, may reflect seasonal changes such as increased vehicle usage during Easter travel or changes in local parking patterns. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences nearly quadrupled, jumping from 16 to 36 incidents—a 125% increase that outpaces the UK average for this category by 35%. This stark rise contrasts with the 75% UK-wide deficit in anti-social behaviour, which fell to 6 incidents in April. Bicycle theft, however, stood out as an anomaly, with a rate of 0.2 per 1,000—186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Residents might find this statistic particularly relevant if the area has seen recent changes in cycling infrastructure or theft-prone locations. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, aligning with the UK average but highlighting a potential seasonal dip in vandalism linked to spring weather patterns.

Humberston and New Waltham’s crime rate in April 2023 rose by 77.4% compared to March 2023, moving from 2.1 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area well below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly crime tally of 80 incidents translates to roughly three crimes per day on average—a figure that, while notable, reflects a relatively low baseline for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 271 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests most residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. This statistic, when contextualised against the area’s population of 21,662, highlights the sparse distribution of incidents across the community. The shift from March to April may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during Easter and warmer weather encouraging outdoor activity, though these remain speculative without further data. The contrast with the UK average underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, which appears to be shaped by its geographical and socio-economic characteristics.