Immingham Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Immingham in August 2023 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that diverges from the UK average. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 46.4% of all reported crimes, followed by public order offences (12.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.7%). This emphasis on violent crimes, which stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents—5% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000—suggests a unique social dynamic in the area. The presence of public order offences, which were 17% above the UK average, may reflect the influence of summer activities in a coastal built-up area, where transient populations and local events could contribute to higher levels of disorder. Seasonal factors appear to play a role in shaping these patterns, with August’s peak holiday season amplifying tensions in public spaces while simultaneously reducing retail crime through decreased foot traffic. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), which were 71% and 80% below UK averages respectively, contrast with the higher incidence of violent crime. This divergence could be attributed to Immingham’s geographical characteristics, including its proximity to the Humber Estuary and limited urban density, which may limit opportunities for certain types of property crime. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 33.3% below the UK average, reinforces the area’s distinct position within national crime statistics, warranting further analysis of local factors that contribute to this profile.

August 2023 saw a 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 0 to 3 cases, a shift that may reflect heightened tensions in public spaces during summer months. Concurrently, burglary cases also doubled, with one incident reported in August compared to none in July, a change consistent with August’s seasonal context of increased empty homes during the peak holiday period. Shoplifting, however, fell by 85.7%, dropping from 7 to 1 case, likely due to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during August compared to busier months. Public order offences decreased by 58.8%, from 17 to 7, suggesting a potential correlation with improved policing efforts or seasonal changes in community behaviour. Violent crimes in Immingham remained 5% below the UK average, while public order offences were 17% above, highlighting a unique balance of crime types that contrasts with national trends. These variations underscore the importance of localized analysis in understanding crime dynamics.

Immingham's August 2023 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 42.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.3 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns typical of summer months, when tourism peaks and local communities may experience heightened social cohesion. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in August, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 185 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population size. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that Immingham’s built-up area operates within a distinct crime profile, possibly influenced by its coastal location and limited urban density. The contrast between August’s figures and those of the preceding month underscores the volatility of crime patterns, particularly in categories like public order and shoplifting, which saw notable fluctuations. These variations may be attributed to temporary factors such as summer holidays or local events, rather than long-term trends.