Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Humberston and New Waltham, the crime rate in December 2023 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 people—66.7% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, translates to a tangible risk profile when viewed through the lens of daily life. With 52 crimes reported in a population of 21,662, the per-capita perspective reveals that one in every 417 residents experienced a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48.1% of all incidents, yet this rate was 54% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s character as a built-up community with lower population density and potentially stronger local social cohesion. Seasonal factors also played a role, with December’s dark evenings and holiday-related absences likely contributing to a spike in burglary rates. However, the sharp declines in shoplifting and other theft—down 66.7% and 75% respectively—suggest that festive security measures or reduced retail activity may have curbed these crimes. The overall crime picture for the month illustrates a balance between persistent risks in violent crime and seasonal fluctuations in property-related offences, offering residents a nuanced understanding of their local safety environment.

December 2023 marked a stark shift in crime patterns, with burglary rates surging by 200% compared to November, rising from three to nine incidents. This increase, though significant, remains below the UK average for burglary by 14%, suggesting local factors—such as seasonal property vulnerabilities or holiday-related absences—may have contributed. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft dropped sharply, with shoplifting falling by 66.7% (from six to two incidents) and other theft declining by 75% (from eight to two). These declines align with the seasonal context of December, where reduced foot traffic in retail areas and heightened security measures during the festive period may have deterred such crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 48.1% of all crimes, yet this rate was 54% below the UK average. This divergence highlights the area’s unique profile, where community dynamics or local policing efforts may mitigate broader national trends in violent crime.

In December 2023, the crime rate in Humberston and New Waltham dropped by 28.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 3.4 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 417 residents, a figure that contextualises risk in terms of personal likelihood. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a locally specific metric that reflects the built-up nature of the area and its relatively small population. When scaled to the community, this means that over the course of a month, a resident has a 1-in-417 chance of experiencing a reported crime. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the localised nature of crime here suggests that community-specific factors—such as seasonal patterns or local policing strategies—may play a role in shaping this monthly profile. The daily figure, while modest, underscores the importance of situational awareness during periods of heightened activity, such as the Christmas shopping season.