Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Humberston and New Waltham’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000, marking a 44.2% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence positions the area as significantly safer than the national picture, a contrast that may be attributed to its character as a built-up area within North East Lincolnshire, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to lower crime levels. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and public order incidents (9.8%). These figures, while reflecting a mix of persistent and emerging issues, remain well below UK averages for each category, with violence and sexual offences 43% lower than the national rate. The seasonal context of April—Easter and early spring—may have influenced patterns of activity, with increased outdoor engagement driving anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the area’s overall crime profile suggests a balance between local characteristics, such as its proximity to industrial zones or commuter routes, and broader national trends. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime further underscore the area’s distinct safety profile, though the rise in shoplifting and criminal damage indicates areas requiring targeted attention. This data highlights a combination of local dynamics and broader socioeconomic factors, with the area’s crime rate continuing to reflect a marked contrast to the UK average.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, criminal damage, and anti-social behaviour, with shoplifting tripling from one to three incidents—a 200% rise. Anti-social behaviour rose 109.1%, jumping from 11 to 23 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened community tensions or seasonal gatherings. Conversely, burglary dropped 75% from eight to two incidents, a decline that could be linked to improved security measures or reduced opportunities in the spring. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.9% of all crimes, yet they still stood 43% below the UK average. Vehicle crime and drugs-related incidents also fell sharply, with vehicle crime decreasing 25% to three incidents. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local dynamics and national trends, though the area’s overall safety profile remains distinct from the UK average.

Humberston and New Waltham’s crime rate in April 2025 rose 50.7% from the previous month’s 2.8 per 1,000 to 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the built-up area’s population of 21,662. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents, a monthly exposure that translates to a relatively low frequency compared to many UK areas. This statistic, while localised, offers a tangible sense of risk for residents, particularly when considering the area’s population density and the distribution of crime types. The increase from March to April aligns with seasonal patterns, as spring weather and increased outdoor activity may influence both the volume and nature of incidents. However, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that broader contextual factors—such as community policing strategies or local demographics—likely play a role in sustaining lower crime levels despite the monthly rise.