Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a month of relative stability in Humberston and New Waltham, with a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—54.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, positions it as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all incidents, though this rate (1.9 per 1,000) remained 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 13.8% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000—64% below the national average. These patterns suggest a community where public order issues are rare but not absent, and where targeted interventions may help sustain this low level of conflict. The seasonal context of June, with longer days and the start of summer tourism, may have influenced activity levels, though the area’s crime profile remains distinct from larger urban centres. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, such as burglary or vehicle crime, further reinforces the area’s safety. While violent crime rates are relatively high compared to other categories, they remain well below UK norms, indicating a local environment where community cohesion and policing efforts likely contribute to maintaining order. This stability, however, does not eliminate the need for vigilance, particularly given the doubling of theft from the person in June—a trend that may warrant closer scrutiny.

June 2024 saw a dramatic doubling of theft from the person, with two incidents reported compared to zero in May—a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity during summer evenings or increased foot traffic in local areas. Other theft also rose sharply, from three to six incidents, a 100% jump that could indicate seasonal patterns or targeted opportunities in retail or residential zones. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 35.3%, dropping from 17 to 11 incidents, a decline consistent with the area’s generally lower crime profile. Violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of total incidents, remained 31% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting a community where violent crime is relatively rare. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 64% below the UK average, reinforcing its status as a low-crime built-up area. These shifts highlight the need for tailored policing approaches that address emerging risks while maintaining the area’s overall safety.

The crime rate in Humberston and New Waltham remained stable at 3.7 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, matching the figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 271 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s lower exposure to crime relative to national averages. With a population of 21,662, this monthly exposure translates to a manageable scale for local policing and community engagement efforts. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with broader UK trends, where the national average stands at 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting Humberston and New Waltham’s position as a significantly safer area. This comparison reinforces the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies, though it also raises questions about whether the area’s unique characteristics—such as its built-up area status within North East Lincolnshire—contribute to its distinct crime profile.