Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Humberston and New Waltham’s crime profile in September 2024 reveals a stark contrast to national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents is 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that underscores its relative safety compared to other parts of the country. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for nearly half (49.4%) of all reported incidents. This high proportion, while lower than the UK average for the category (2.6 per 1,000), reflects the area’s unique social dynamics, including the influence of seasonal transitions. As September marks the end of the summer and the start of term-time activities, the shift in community patterns may contribute to the prevalence of violent incidents. Public order offences (13.6% of total crimes) and shoplifting (7.4%) follow as the next most common categories, suggesting a mix of localised tensions and commercial activity. The low rates of property crime, particularly burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), which are both significantly below UK averages, may indicate effective community policing or the absence of high-risk areas. Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week, likely play a role in shaping crime patterns, though the exact interplay between these events and specific crime types remains to be explored further.

September 2024 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime types. Shoplifting surged by 500% compared to August, rising from one to six incidents—a sharp increase that could reflect heightened retail activity during the back-to-school period. Other crime also rose sharply, doubling from one to three cases, potentially linked to the influx of students and temporary residents. Public order offences increased by 120%, climbing from five to 11 incidents, which may be attributed to the social dynamics of university freshers’ week and the transition to cooler evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75%, decreasing from 16 to four cases, due to improved community engagement or the start of term-time routines. Bicycle theft fell by 50%, from two to one incident, aligning with seasonal trends where fewer people cycle during colder weather. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, despite being 27% below the UK average for that category. The only crime type to exceed the UK average was bicycle theft, which was 11% above the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000. These shifts highlight the area’s responsiveness to seasonal and demographic changes, with localised factors likely influencing these trends.

The crime rate in Humberston and New Waltham for September 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) reflects a 3.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided for direct comparison. The population of 21,662 residents further contextualises these numbers, showing that the area’s crime density is exceptionally low compared to other parts of the UK. This low rate, combined with the significant disparities between local and national averages for specific crime types, suggests a unique local profile shaped by factors such as community cohesion, local policing strategies, and the absence of high-risk environments typically associated with higher crime rates. While the overall rate rose slightly, the majority of crime types remained well below UK averages, reinforcing the area’s status as a relatively safe place to live despite the seasonal fluctuations observed in September.