Immingham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

May 2025 marked a significant shift in Immingham’s crime profile, with burglary rates surging by 400% to become the most unexpected rise in the built-up area. This spike, occurring alongside a 100% increase in robbery and bicycle theft, contrasts with declines in public order offences and criminal damage, which fell by 80% and 42.9% respectively. The overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents places the area 14.8% below the UK average, a position consistent with its character as a medium-sized built-up area within North East Lincolnshire. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.7% of all crimes, though they remain 15% below the UK average at 2.4 per 1,000. Shoplifting, however, is 34% above the national average, highlighting vulnerabilities in retail environments. Seasonal factors likely played a role, with longer evenings and increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to both the rise in property crimes and the decline in public order incidents. The area’s relatively low crime rate, despite these fluctuations, underscores the impact of local policing and community initiatives, though the sharp increase in burglary raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities in residential areas.

Burglary saw an unprecedented 400% increase in May 2025, rising from one incident to five. This spike, alongside a 100% rise in robbery and bicycle theft, contrasts sharply with declines in public order offences (-80%) and criminal damage (-42.9%). Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remain 15% below the UK average at 2.4 per 1,000, despite a 34.7% share of total crimes. Shoplifting, however, is 34% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in retail areas. Residents may find the 1-in-144 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant, as it illustrates the low probability of encountering crime in daily life, even amid these fluctuations.

Immingham's crime rate in May 2025 fell to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, a 15.3% decrease from the previous month’s 8.2 per 1,000. This drop aligns with a broader trend observed in the built-up area, where local enforcement efforts and seasonal factors may have contributed to reduced incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 10,380, the monthly rate remains well within the range typical for a medium-sized built-up area, though specific categories like burglary show marked fluctuations that warrant closer attention.