Immingham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences surged to 32 incidents in May 2024, accounting for 43.8% of all crimes in Immingham. This category alone recorded a 9% above UK average rate of 2.8 per 1,000, despite the area's overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 being 16.7% below the national average of 8.4. The sharp contrast between violent crime trends and the area's generally lower crime profile raises questions about local factors influencing this category. Anti-social behaviour, though not the most frequent crime type, saw a dramatic shift from one incident in April to ten in May, a 900% increase that outpaces other categories. This spike may be linked to the extended evenings and bank holidays in May, which can heighten social interactions in public spaces. The breakdown also reveals an unusual balance between property and violent crimes, with property crimes (22) accounting for 30.1% of the total, compared to violent crimes (43.8%). This distribution deviates from typical patterns in similar built-up areas, where property crimes often dominate. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer daylight hours and increased outdoor activity—may contribute to the higher prevalence of violence and sexual offences, as well as the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that Immingham's unique socio-economic profile, including its industrial heritage and coastal location, may temper broader crime trends.

The most striking change in May 2024 was the 900% surge in anti-social behaviour, jumping from one incident in April to ten. This increase, though not reflected in the overall crime rate, highlights a dramatic shift in local dynamics. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson doubled from four to eight incidents, and drug-related crimes also doubled from zero to two, both of which exceed UK average rates by 29% and 9% respectively. These trends suggest a potential link to seasonal factors such as increased socialising during longer evenings. Meanwhile, shoplifting decreased by 11.1% (from nine to eight incidents), and other theft fell by 20% (from five to four), indicating some moderation in property-related crimes. Anti-social behaviour's rate of 1.0 per 1,000 in May was 31% below the UK average, yet the category's volume increased sharply, illustrating the complexity of translating rates into real-world impacts. For residents, the most immediate concern may be the doubling of criminal damage and arson, which could be tied to increased outdoor activity during May's extended daylight hours. The area's violent crime rate, at 3.1 per 1,000, remains 9% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as the proximity to major transport routes or industrial sites—may contribute to this disparity.

Immingham's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 55.2% compared to April's 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend despite remaining 16.7% below the UK average. This increase translates to an average of two crimes reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that, while modest, underscores the volatility of local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but must be contextualised within Immingham's population of 10,380. The previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000 was significantly lower, highlighting the abrupt nature of the May increase. This contrast is particularly stark when considering that anti-social behaviour.0 per 1,000 in May, saw a 900% increase in absolute terms. The daily crime count of two per day may seem low to residents, but the sharp spikes in specific categories—particularly anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—suggest that certain times or locations within the area experience concentrated crime activity. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Immingham's lower overall crime rate, while statistically significant, does not eliminate the need for community vigilance, especially given the volatility in specific categories.