Immingham Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 marked a notable uptick in Immingham’s crime profile, with an overall rate of 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9.1% above the UK average. This figure underscores the area’s position as a built-up district within North East Lincolnshire, where industrial and coastal influences may intersect with local demographics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, contributing 44.8% of all reported incidents, a figure that is 45% higher than the UK average. This category’s prominence may be linked to the area’s proximity to major transport routes or the presence of transient populations during the back-to-school and university freshers period. Meanwhile, property crimes accounted for 29.9% of the total, with criminal damage and arson and public order offences each contributing 11.5%—both significantly above the UK average. The seasonal context of September, with its transition from summer to autumn, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as evenings grow shorter and community activity shifts. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, however, fell below UK averages by 40% and 56%, respectively, reflecting the impact of increased policing during the academic term or changes in public behaviour as the weather cools. These trends illustrate the nuanced relationship between local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime dynamics in Immingham.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 150% from four to ten incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in vehicle crime and the emergence of drug-related offences, signals a shift in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44.8% of all crimes and 45% above the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting fell below national averages by 40% and 56%, respectively, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term patterns. The 83.3% drop in burglary from six to one incident may reflect improved security measures or altered offender behaviour during the transition to autumn. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local and national trends in shaping Immingham’s crime profile.

Immingham’s crime rate in September 2024 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 15.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This shift brings the area’s monthly exposure to a level where one reported crime occurred for roughly every 119 residents. Daily, the area saw an average of three crimes per day over the month, a figure that aligns with the local context of a built-up area within North East Lincolnshire. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Immingham’s crime rate exceeds the UK average, the distribution of crime types shows stark contrasts. For instance, violent crimes remain high compared to the UK, but anti-social behaviour and shoplifting fall significantly below national averages. These discrepancies may reflect the area’s specific dynamics, such as its proximity to industrial zones or the influence of seasonal factors like the start of the academic year.