Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 saw Humberston and New Waltham maintain a low crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents, 72.4% below the UK average of 7.6. This built-up area within North East Lincolnshire continues to exhibit a crime profile that diverges significantly from national trends. Violence and sexual offences formed the largest share (35.6%) of reported crimes, followed by public order (13.3%) and criminal damage and arson (13.3%). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.7 per 1,000 — a 74% gap. The seasonal context of March, with the transition to spring and longer evenings, likely influences patterns, as increased daylight may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while extending social activity in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.2 per 1,000, is 81% below the UK average, suggesting a community environment where informal social controls may play a role. The area's relatively low property crime rate (15 out of 45 total crimes) compared to the UK also hints at a demographic profile with fewer high-value assets or commercial premises vulnerable to theft. This aligns with the area's character as a smaller, more residential built-up area, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to sustained low crime levels.

The crime mix in March 2023 shows a striking disparity between violent crimes and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) outpacing property crimes (15). This imbalance, while not uncommon in urban centres, is amplified by the area's lower-than-average rates for almost all categories. For instance, shoplifting occurs at 0.1 per 1,000 — 80% below the UK average — a figure that may reflect the area's limited retail presence or effective local deterrence measures. Public order offences (6 incidents) and criminal damage (6 incidents) also remain well below UK averages, suggesting that community engagement and local initiatives may be mitigating conflict and vandalism. Anti-social behaviour, though low (5 incidents), is 81% below the UK average, indicating a potential cultural or demographic factor that reduces disruptive incidents. The data also reveals a unique pattern in 'other crime' (2 incidents), which is 33% below the UK average — a category that may include niche issues like fraud or cybercrime, which are less prevalent in smaller communities. These findings highlight a crime profile shaped by both environmental factors and the area's social dynamics, with a consistent emphasis on low-level, non-property crimes.

Over the course of March 2023, one reported crime occurred for every 481 residents in Humberston and New Waltham — a figure that translates to roughly one crime per day across the 31-day period. This daily rate of 1.45 crimes per day is markedly lower than the UK's average, though direct national comparisons are not provided for daily figures. The monthly exposure statistic of 1-in-481 residents is a critical measure for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in this area is significantly lower than the national average. With a population of 21,662, the area's low crime rate suggests a combination of demographic factors and local conditions that reduce vulnerability to crime. While the data does not include previous month's rates for direct comparison, the sustained low levels observed in March are consistent with historical trends for this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime prevention efforts, whether through community policing, local initiatives, or environmental design, appear to be effective. This context is particularly valuable for residents and local stakeholders assessing the area's safety relative to other parts of the UK, where crime rates are typically higher.