Immingham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Immingham's November 2023 crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents, 26.7% above the UK average, underscores a marked imbalance between violent and property crimes. Violent offences, including violence and sexual offences, accounted for 53.5% of all reported incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. This dominance of violent crime, which is 97% above the national rate, suggests a local context where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues may be more prevalent. Property crimes, though lower in proportion, still represented 27% of total incidents, with categories like other theft and vehicle crime showing notable increases. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping, Bonfire Night, and the onset of darker evenings—likely influenced these patterns, with retail events potentially spiking opportunities for theft and public disturbances. The built-up nature of Immingham, with its concentrated housing and commercial zones, may contribute to the higher frequency of interpersonal crimes, as proximity and shared spaces can both facilitate and escalate criminal activity. Additionally, the area's limited geographic dispersion may reduce opportunities for crime prevention through spatial separation. These factors combined create a crime profile where violent incidents and property-related offences are more pronounced than in more spread-out or rural areas. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour rates were 62% below the UK average, indicating a possible reduction in low-level disputes during the month, though this may be offset by the rise in other theft and vehicle crime. The interplay of these elements—seasonal events, urban density, and local crime trends—illustrates a community where violent crime remains a pressing concern, requiring targeted strategies to address both immediate incidents and underlying causes.

The dominance of violent crime in November 2023, accounting for 53.5% of all reported incidents, contrasts sharply with property crimes, which made up only 27% of the total. This violent crime prevalence, 97% above the UK average, may partly explain the area's elevated overall rate. Month-on-month, other theft and vehicle crime each doubled, rising from four to eight and one to two incidents respectively, while bicycle theft halved. These shifts suggest seasonal or situational factors, such as Black Friday shopping spiking theft opportunities or Bonfire Night-related disturbances. Anti-social behaviour fell 62% below the UK average, indicating a possible reduction in low-level disputes during the month. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime—now 2 incidents per 1,000 residents—could signal a need for heightened vigilance in parking areas. The sharp rise in other theft, which surged from four to eight incidents, may reflect opportunistic crime linked to increased foot traffic during November's retail events. Meanwhile, the 50% drop in bicycle theft could be attributed to reduced cycling activity during colder weather, though this remains speculative without further data. The contrast between violent crime's dominance and the relatively low rates of burglary and shoplifting suggests a combination of local factors, including the built-up nature of the area and the timing of major retail events. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic zones and continued monitoring of seasonal crime trends.

Immingham's November 2023 crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.1% increase from the previous month, reflecting a sustained upward trend in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day, a figure that, while specific to Immingham, provides a tangible benchmark for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 10,380 people. This rate, though not exceptionally high, underscores the impact of concentrated living spaces in a built-up area where proximity can amplify both the visibility and the impact of criminal activity. The built-up nature of Immingham, with its compact housing and commercial zones, likely contributes to the higher frequency of interpersonal crimes compared to more dispersed rural areas. The monthly exposure statistic—1-in-105 residents—suggests that while the overall rate is not alarmingly high, the concentration of incidents in a relatively small population base may create a sense of heightened vulnerability for residents. This dynamic is consistent with urban centres where shared spaces and high population density can both facilitate and escalate criminal activity. The built environment of Immingham, with its limited geographic dispersion, may further compound these effects by reducing opportunities for crime prevention through spatial separation.