Immingham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Immingham's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 29.6% higher than the UK average. This places the built-up area within North East Lincolnshire firmly above national trends, a divergence that warrants scrutiny. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.1% of all reported incidents—a proportion 51% above the UK average. Shoplifting followed with 12.6% of total crimes, a rate 94% above the national benchmark. Public order offences, at 9.5% of incidents, also exceeded the UK average by 96%. These figures suggest a combination of local demographics and crime patterns, with the area's proximity to the Humber Estuary and its industrial infrastructure likely contributing to the elevated rates. Seasonal factors may also play a role: January, a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall, typically sees lower levels of outdoor crime. Yet the persistence of violent crimes, particularly in the absence of a clear seasonal trend, points to deeper societal factors. The area's built-up nature, with its mix of residential and industrial zones, may exacerbate tensions. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, though rising by 125% month-on-month, remained 8% below the UK average, a counterintuitive finding that may reflect local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The overall profile suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the disproportionate rise in shoplifting and public order offences, which could be linked to the area's economic dynamics or the transient population associated with port work.

January 2025 saw a stark rise in vehicle crime, which jumped 500% from one incident in December to six in January. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as post-holiday vehicle movements or increased port activity. Shoplifting also surged by 200%, with 12 incidents reported—nearly double the UK average for this category. This spike is particularly concerning given Immingham's retail presence, though the area's relatively low footfall during January may suggest other drivers, such as targeted theft. Anti-social behaviour rose by 125%, with nine incidents reported, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 8%. This increase may be linked to the post-holiday period, when social dynamics shift. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 36.4%, from 11 to 7 incidents. This decline, while modest, could indicate seasonal lulls in outdoor activities or the impact of local initiatives. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between violent crimes (39 incidents) and property crimes (32), with violence and sexual offences accounting for 41.1% of all reported crimes—a proportion significantly higher than the UK average.

Immingham's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 30.2% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.0. This places the area 29.6% above the UK average, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent nature of local incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 109 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within a small population. This ratio is particularly notable given the area's size, as the 10,380 residents are concentrated in a built-up area with limited spatial dispersion. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even modest increases in crime can have a measurable impact on community safety, especially when considering the interplay between local infrastructure and crime patterns. For instance, the port's proximity to residential zones may amplify vehicle crime rates, though this remains speculative without further data.