Humberston and New Waltham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Humberston and New Waltham's crime profile in September 2025 was defined by a stark contrast between the area's overall rate and the UK average, with the local rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents representing a 62.2% deficit compared to the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53.3% of all reported crimes — a figure that, while dominant locally, remained 42% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while the area experiences a higher proportion of violent crime relative to other types, the overall rate of such incidents is still significantly lower than the national benchmark. Property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, made up only 15% of the total count, with shoplifting incidents plummeting to just one case in September (down from nine in August). The area's seasonal context — marked by the start of the academic year and the transition into autumn — may have influenced these patterns, as the return of students and the shift in community activity could have altered local dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though lower in absolute terms, were below UK averages by 74% and 26% respectively, indicating a broader trend of lower levels of disorder compared to the rest of the country.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 8 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson cases, contrasts sharply with the 95.2% drop in vehicle crime — a decrease from 21 to 1 incident. The month also witnessed an 88.9% reduction in shoplifting, with the number of such crimes falling from 9 to 1. These fluctuations suggest a shift in the local crime mix, with violent crimes (32 incidents) dominating the total count (53.3% of all crimes), despite their rate being 42% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour incidents, though relatively low (7 cases), were 74% below the UK average. The stark contrast between the 300% rise in public order offences and the steep decline in vehicle crime may reflect changing patterns of community activity, such as the start of the school term or adjustments in local policing priorities.

Humberston and New Waltham's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 31.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This represents a marked improvement in local safety, with the monthly exposure rate indicating that one reported crime occurred for every 361 residents over the course of the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day — a figure that, while specific to the local population, offers a tangible sense of the crime profile. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its population of 21,662, suggests that community engagement and local policing efforts may be contributing to this downward trend. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the reduction from August to September highlights the potential impact of seasonal factors, such as the return to school and the easing of summer-related activities, on crime patterns in this part of North East Lincolnshire.