Barton-upon-Humber Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Barton-upon-Humber's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.8% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This built-up area within North Lincolnshire, with a population of 11,989, recorded 95 crimes overall, including 35 violent crimes and 42 property crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.8% of total crimes, followed by shoplifting (19.0%) and criminal damage and arson (10.5%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000), highlighting significant local disparities. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may partly explain the elevated rates of property crime, though the exact relationship requires further analysis. The area's proximity to the Humber estuary and its mixed use of industrial and residential zones could contribute to patterns of criminal damage and arson, which were 40% above the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) was 19% below the UK average, suggesting a possible effectiveness of local community initiatives in managing low-level disputes. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between persistent urban challenges and localized factors that distinguish Barton-upon-Humber from the broader UK context.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in burglary (+150%), criminal damage and arson (+100%), and shoplifting (+100%) compared to December. These rises, particularly in shoplifting, may be linked to post-holiday retail activity or seasonal shifts in consumer behaviour. Conversely, public order offences decreased by 40% (from 10 to 6), and other crime fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), suggesting temporary reductions in certain categories. Violence and sexual offences, while down 14.6% from 41 to 35, remained 12% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), indicating a persistent challenge in this category. The stark contrast between shoplifting (1.5 per 1,000 in Barton-upon-Humber) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) underscores a localised issue that deserves closer attention. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential vulnerability in property security measures. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) was 19% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to manage community tensions may be having an effect. However, the significant rise in shoplifting raises questions about the effectiveness of current retail crime prevention strategies in this area.

Barton-upon-Humber's crime rate in January 2024 (7.9 per 1,000) marked a 15.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, accumulates to one reported crime for every 126 residents. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that while the area is not among the most crime-affected in the UK, the pace of increase in recent months is concerning. The population-scaled perspective highlights that each resident faces a 0.79% chance of being directly affected by crime in January, a figure that is 6.8% higher than the UK average. Comparing this to the previous month, the 15.8% rise in crime rate suggests a shift in patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period. However, the UK-wide average of 7.4 per 1,000 provides a benchmark that underscores Barton-upon-Humber's relative position within the national context. The daily crime count of 3 incidents per day, while not alarmingly high, indicates that crime remains a consistent presence in the area, requiring ongoing attention from local authorities and community groups.