Immingham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Immingham’s crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents and driving the area’s overall crime rate to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 14.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal patterns. The built-up nature of Immingham, with its proximity to industrial zones and port infrastructure, may contribute to a higher incidence of violent crime compared to more rural areas, though the rate remains significantly lower than the national average. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to winter, and Halloween—may partly explain the fluctuation in certain crime types. For instance, the 30.8% decline in violence and sexual offences from September could be linked to reduced social activity as the month progresses. However, the 71.4% rise in anti-social behaviour and the 100% increase in possession of weapons suggest that specific local pressures, such as community tensions or unaddressed social issues, may be influencing crime patterns. The breakdown of crimes also reveals that property-related offences, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, remained well below UK averages, likely due to Immingham’s relatively low population density and the absence of major retail hubs. This contrasts with areas where high streets and tourist attractions drive shoplifting rates. The overall crime picture in Immingham thus illustrates a mix of seasonal influences, local characteristics, and targeted issues that require nuanced analysis to address effectively.

October 2024 saw a 30.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 39 to 27 incidents, though this category remains 3% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour surged by 71.4%, rising from 7 to 12 cases, a shift that may reflect increased social activity during the Halloween period. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, climbing from 0 to 2 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 33.3%, with 4 incidents reported, despite being 44% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, such as the impact of shorter evenings on public order offences. The 60% decline in other crime, from 5 to 2 incidents, suggests some areas of improvement, though the overall crime mix remains skewed toward violent and anti-social offences.

Immingham’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 8.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area’s broader trend of maintaining a crime rate 14.8% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported incidents per day, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 144 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Immingham compared to the UK average, though local factors such as population density and community engagement may play a role. The decrease in violent crime by 30.8% from September to October suggests potential seasonal influences, such as shorter evenings and reduced social activity during the transition to winter. However, the 100% increase in possession of weapons highlights a specific concern that requires further monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall decline, certain categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting show marked fluctuations, indicating the need for targeted interventions.