Immingham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Immingham's December 2024 crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 1.4% below the UK average, a marginal but notable distinction. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49.3% of all incidents, with a rate of 3.5 per 1,000—37% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to the area's strategic location along the Humber Estuary, which sees increased freight and passenger movement during the festive season, potentially contributing to heightened interpersonal conflicts. Criminal damage and arson followed at 1.1 per 1,000, 108% above the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the presence of industrial estates and the associated risks of vandalism during the holidays. Public order offences at 0.6 per 1,000, 33% above the UK average, suggest ongoing challenges in managing crowds at local venues. The seasonal context of December—characterised by extended darkness, Christmas shopping peaks, and the transient nature of holiday crowds—likely amplifies certain types of crime while dampening others. For instance, the 30% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average may reflect decreased retail activity as stores closed early for the Christmas period. However, the sharp rise in robbery and other crime categories underscores the need for targeted policing during this time of year. The interplay between the area's industrial character and the transient population during the festive season appears to shape the crime profile in ways that diverge from national trends.

December 2024 saw sharp increases in robbery (+100%) and other crime (+100%), driven by a single incident each in both categories. This contrasts with steep declines in shoplifting (-60%) and anti-social behaviour (-50%), suggesting shifts in criminal activity patterns during the festive period. The category of violence and sexual offences stood out as 37% above the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area's proximity to major transport links and the associated transient population. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates fell to 0.4 per 1,000, 30% below the UK average, possibly reflecting reduced retail footfall during holiday closures. The drop in bicycle theft (-50%) to 1 incident, compared to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, highlights the impact of colder weather on outdoor crime. These fluctuations, while statistically significant, must be viewed within the context of December's seasonal dynamics, including reduced daylight hours and the closure of certain retail outlets.

Immingham's December 2024 crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents remained stable compared to the previous month's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent pattern of activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's historical trends during the holiday season. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 10,380. This rate is slightly lower than the UK average, but the distribution of crime types reveals notable divergences. The local population context—characterised by a mix of residential and industrial zones—likely influences the balance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating the local tally. The stability in the overall rate suggests that factors such as seasonal transitions and holiday-related activity have had a neutral impact on the broader crime picture.