Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Humberston and New Waltham during July 2025, accounting for 43.2% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, remains 41% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents—52.3% lower than the UK average—reflects a broader pattern of relatively low criminal activity. Seasonal factors likely influenced this month's data, with the summer peak bringing increased foot traffic to local festivals and open-air events. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the breakdown shows a significant shift in the balance between property and violent crime: property crimes (30 cases) account for 34% of all incidents, compared to 43.2% for violence and sexual offences. This contrast may be attributed to the area's character as a smaller built-up zone with limited commercial retail spaces, which could reduce opportunities for shoplifting or burglary. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) compared to UK averages suggests that local community engagement or policing strategies may be effective in managing disruptive behaviour. However, the persistent presence of violence and sexual offences highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly during the summer months when outdoor events draw larger crowds.

July 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in burglary (+500%), vehicle crime (+120%), and other crime (+200%), though these categories remained below or near UK averages. The sharp rise in burglary—from one to six incidents—could be linked to summer-specific factors such as increased outdoor activity or temporary absences from homes during festivals. Vehicle crime, which rose to 11 cases (0.5 per 1,000), exceeded the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 by 28%, suggesting a potential vulnerability in local vehicle security practices. Meanwhile, other theft decreased by 44.4% (from nine to five cases), and anti-social behaviour fell by 35.7% (from 14 to nine cases), possibly reflecting the impact of summer events diverting attention away from minor disputes. The data also reveals stark regional contrasts: while violence and sexual offences remain 41% below the UK average, vehicle crime's 28% above-average rate highlights an area-specific risk. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 500% surge in burglary, which may warrant increased vigilance around unoccupied properties during the summer months. These findings underscore the combination of seasonal dynamics and local crime patterns, with some categories responding positively to community activity while others exploit the same environment.

The crime rate in Humberston and New Waltham remained stable in July 2025, with a 1.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000 to 4.1 per 1,000. This minimal change suggests that the area's overall safety profile has not shifted significantly during the summer season. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in July, a figure that, while localised, offers context for residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 246 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the population of 21,662. This statistic, however, should not be conflated with daily crime counts, as the monthly aggregate reflects the cumulative impact of all crime types. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area's crime rate is 52.3% below the UK average, a disparity that is most pronounced in categories like anti-social behaviour (74% below the UK average) and criminal damage (84% below). These figures suggest that Humberston and New Waltham's unique social fabric—whether shaped by community cohesion, local policing, or the built environment—may be contributing to its lower crime rates. However, the 28% above-average rate for vehicle crime indicates that certain vulnerabilities persist, requiring targeted measures to address local risk factors.