Barton-upon-Humber Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Barton-upon-Humber’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for 44.3% of all reported incidents—a stark outlier compared to the UK average. This category, at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, was 23% higher than the national figure of 2.9 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence in local crime patterns. While the overall crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 was 4.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, the concentration of violent crime suggests unique factors at play. The area’s location as a built-up part of North Lincolnshire, with a mix of residential and industrial zones, may contribute to this trend, as higher population density and economic activity can drive interpersonal conflicts. Seasonal factors also likely played a role: June marks the start of summer, with longer daylight hours and increased socialising, which may amplify opportunities for violent encounters. Conversely, property crimes were comparatively lower, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour accounting for 9.3% each—though shoplifting remained 48% above the UK average. These findings underscore the need for tailored approaches to address violence while maintaining the area’s relatively low overall crime rate compared to the rest of the UK.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 500% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to six incidents—a sharp contrast to the previous month’s figures. This spike may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased vehicle usage during summer or a shift in criminal focus toward transport-related offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting incidents fell by 25%, from 12 to nine, though the category still remains 48% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, showed a stark discrepancy, with a UK average of 1.5 per 1,000 compared to Barton-upon-Humber’s 0.8 per 1,000—a 46% shortfall. This divergence could signal differences in local community engagement or policing effectiveness. Other crime (e.g. fraud or cybercrime) dropped by 20%, from five to four cases, though the category still exceeded the UK average by 100%. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas like vehicle crime, where the surge outpaces national trends.

Barton-upon-Humber’s crime rate in June 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, with an 8.1 per 1,000 residents rate—just 1.0% below May’s 8.2 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though local patterns still diverge from national averages. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 124 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to differences in population density and policing strategies. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a relatively low risk of being directly affected by crime, though specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain elevated. These figures contextualise the area’s safety profile, showing that while overall rates are stable, targeted crime types require closer attention.