Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Humberston and New Waltham during July 2024, accounting for 51.5% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes 34 incidents, was 44% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 residents, reflecting the area’s consistently lower rates of violent crime. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 3.1 per 1,000, a figure that is 63.1% below the national average of 8.4 per 1,000. This disparity is particularly notable in categories such as public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which saw rates significantly lower than UK averages. The built-up area’s crime picture in July was shaped by the typical summer season, with schools out and festivals in full swing. While this context often correlates with higher crime rates in other regions, Humberston and New Waltham maintained a marked reduction in violent incidents, likely due to the area’s smaller population and community-focused policing strategies. Property crimes, though lower in volume (15 incidents), still represented 22.7% of all reported crimes, indicating that theft and burglary remain persistent concerns. The seasonal context of July—characterised by longer evenings, outdoor events, and increased foot traffic—may have influenced the distribution of crime types, though the area’s overall safety remains evident compared to national benchmarks.

July saw a significant 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 5 to 10 cases. This surge may reflect the heightened activity associated with summer festivals and open-air events in the area. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 40%, potentially linked to increased outdoor gatherings or seasonal maintenance delays. Burglary also increased by 33.3%, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 54.5% compared to June, due to improved community engagement during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.5% of all crimes, remained 44% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Public order offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, were 22% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent trend of lower rates in this category. These figures illustrate a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts in managing crime.

Humberston and New Waltham’s crime rate for July 2024 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.3% decrease from the previous month’s 3.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of stability in the area’s crime profile, despite the typical summer spikes in activity. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of two crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the region’s generally low crime rates. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 328 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national averages. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of how crime impacts daily life. The population context further highlights that even with a small total number of crimes (66), the distribution across the community remains low, reinforcing the area’s status as a safer built-up region within North East Lincolnshire.