Immingham Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Immingham's December 2023 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 19.4% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a notable outlier in the national crime profile. This lower-than-average rate was driven by a significant dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 51.7% of the total 60 reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences (31 cases) were the most prevalent category, exceeding the UK average for this type by 15%, a figure that challenges the assumption that lower overall crime rates automatically correlate with reduced violent incidents. This paradox may be explained by the area's seasonal dynamics in December, when factors such as dark evenings and holiday-related gatherings could increase opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, property crimes—comprising 20 incidents—were relatively low, with shoplifting (4 cases) and other theft (5 cases) both falling below UK averages by 18% and 15% respectively. These figures suggest that while Immingham's overall crime rate is lower than national levels, the nature of its crime profile differs, with violence emerging as a more prominent concern. The seasonal context of December, characterised by Christmas shopping peaks and extended periods of darkness, likely contributes to the heightened focus on violent crimes, as public spaces become more crowded and less visible. This pattern contrasts with other areas where property crime might dominate during the same period, illustrating the unique interplay between local geography and crime trends.

December 2023 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 2 to 4 incidents, a sharp contrast to the 18% UK-wide deficit in this category. Meanwhile, possession of weapons, previously unreported in the month, emerged as a new category with one incident, highlighting an unexpected spike. These increases coincided with a 71.4% drop in public order offences, which fell from 7 to 2, suggesting a potential reallocation of community focus during the holiday season. The overall crime mix shifted significantly, with violent crimes (31 incidents) dominating at 51.7% of the total, a proportion 15% higher than the UK average. This imbalance underscores a localised trend where violence and sexual offences outpaced other categories, a pattern consistent with areas experiencing seasonal fluctuations in social interactions and public spaces utilisation during December.

Immingham's December 2023 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 39.4% decline from the previous month's 9.5 per 1,000, reflecting a significant shift in local crime dynamics. Daily crime activity averaged 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported crime within the built-up area. When scaled to the population of 10,380, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 173 residents over the course of the month—a rate that suggests a relatively low level of exposure compared to national benchmarks. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends in December, when factors such as shorter evenings and holiday-related activity may influence crime patterns. The drop in overall crime is particularly notable in categories like public order offences, which fell by 71.4%, and other crimes, which decreased by 62.5%, indicating potential shifts in community engagement or policing strategies during the month.