Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Humberston and New Waltham, a built-up area within North East Lincolnshire, maintained a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents in March 2025 — a figure 64.1% below the UK average of 7.8. This performance places the area firmly in the lower decile of national crime statistics, a pattern consistent with its small population and rural-adjacent character. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18%) and burglary (13.1%). These figures suggest a mix of interpersonal conflict and property-related concerns, potentially influenced by the area’s limited commercial infrastructure and seasonal transitions. The springtime shift in March, with longer evenings and clocks moving forward, may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour. Meanwhile, burglary’s 43% gap above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) highlights a local challenge, linked to the area’s housing stock or transient population. In contrast, categories like shoplifting and bicycle theft remained well below national levels, reflecting the area’s low retail density and limited cycling infrastructure. The overall crime profile indicates a community where violent and disorderly incidents dominate, but with a strong track record of keeping property crime rates in check compared to the UK average.

March 2025 marked a sharp 700% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to eight incidents — the most dramatic single-month jump in the area’s crime history. This surge contrasts with a 75% drop in shoplifting, which fell from four to one, possibly reflecting seasonal shifts in retail activity or targeted policing. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 57.1%, with 11 incidents reported — an 18% share of total crimes — suggesting increased community tensions or changes in public behaviour during the spring transition. Burglary rates in the area remain 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent local vulnerability. Meanwhile, bicycle theft dropped by 33.3%, aligning with a broader trend of 49% below the UK average for this category. These fluctuations underscore the area’s complex relationship with property crime, where targeted interventions may have reduced some categories while others remain elevated.

March 2025 saw a 7.2% rise in the area’s crime rate, increasing from 2.6 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents compared to February. This places Humberston and New Waltham firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime rates, with a 64.1% gap below the national average of 7.8. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in March, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 355 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse distribution of incidents. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, reflects the area’s small population of 21,662 and its consistent trend of maintaining crime levels well below national benchmarks. The increase in March, though statistically significant, remains within a narrow range, suggesting stability in the broader crime picture despite the uptick.