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

Barton-upon-Humber's crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in July 2024 marked a significant improvement, placing it 22.6% below the UK average of 8.4. This performance reflects a broader trend of reduced violence and sexual offences, which fell by 32.3% month-on-month to 21 incidents. The area's crime profile remained dominated by property-related offences, with shoplifting (15 cases) and public order issues (10 cases) accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as the peak summer period typically sees increased community activity and events in this coastal town, potentially contributing to heightened police visibility and reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, dropped from 31 incidents in June to 21 in July—a shift consistent with the closure of schools and the redirection of youth energy into seasonal festivals and outdoor events. While shoplifting rates remain 91% above the UK average, this category's prominence may be linked to the town's retail presence along the Humber Estuary, which attracts both local and visiting shoppers during the summer months. The overall stability in the crime rate, despite seasonal fluctuations, suggests a resilient local policing strategy and community engagement efforts that have helped maintain safety levels during a period of increased tourism and public activity.

July saw a marked reduction in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 32.3% to 21 incidents—a decrease that may be partly explained by the summer holiday period reducing opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, drug-related offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to two incidents, a figure that highlights a potential emerging issue warranting closer monitoring. Shoplifting, which accounted for 19.2% of all reported crimes, remained 91% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in retail security that could be linked to the town's coastal tourism economy. Public order offences also increased by 42.9% to 10 incidents, reflecting the higher volume of visitors during the summer months. Anti-social behaviour remained 52% below the UK average, a statistic that may indicate effective local interventions or community cohesion efforts. While vehicle crime rose by 50% to three incidents, this category still sits 35% below the national average, reflecting the area's lower population density and fewer vehicle-centric commercial zones compared to larger urban centres.

The crime rate in Barton-upon-Humber remained stable at 6.5 per 1,000 residents compared to June 2024, indicating no significant month-on-month fluctuation in overall safety levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in July, a figure that, when scaled to the local population, translates to one reported crime for every 154 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—while providing context for residents' risk perception—should be considered alongside the area's broader demographic profile. With a population of 11,989, the relatively low crime rate suggests that Barton-upon-Humber maintains a safer environment than the UK average, despite its coastal location and seasonal influx of visitors. The stability in crime rates contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where the average rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents indicates a higher baseline of criminal activity in other parts of the country. For residents, these figures may offer reassurance that local policing and community initiatives have effectively managed crime during a period of increased tourism and outdoor events, though targeted efforts may still be needed to address specific challenges such as shoplifting and drug-related offences.