Barton-upon-Humber Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continued trend of low crime in Barton-upon-Humber, a small built-up area within North Lincolnshire. The overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents placed the area 57.1% below the UK average, a figure that has remained consistently low for years. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (13.9%) and shoplifting (11.1%). These patterns reflect the area’s character as a semi-rural town with limited nightlife and a focus on community life, which may reduce opportunities for violent crime. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, holiday travel, and empty homes—typically influences crime trends, yet Barton-upon-Humber’s rate remained well below the UK average even during this period. While shoplifting and public order offences were relatively common, they were still significantly lower than national rates. The drop in violent crime during the month may be partly attributed to the reduced presence of transient populations and the shift in focus to family-oriented activities during the Christmas season. However, the slight increase in theft from the person—though still rare—suggests that even in low-crime areas, festive shopping periods can create small windows of vulnerability. The area’s crime profile underscores the impact of local demographics and seasonal rhythms on crime patterns, with its rural-adjacent setting likely contributing to the sustained low levels of reported crime.

December 2025 saw a 39.1% drop in violence and sexual offences, from 23 to 14 incidents, marking the largest single-month decline in this category in recent data. This decrease may be linked to the holiday season, which often sees reduced public gatherings and extended family time. Conversely, theft from the person rose by 100%, with one incident reported—though this remains a rare occurrence in an area where such crimes are 33% below the UK average. Shoplifting also fell by 33.3%, likely due to increased retail security during the Christmas shopping peak. Anti-social behaviour, which had spiked to three incidents in November, dropped by two-thirds to one, a shift consistent with the quieter, more community-focused atmosphere of the holiday period. Barton-upon-Humber’s violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 is 53% below the UK average, reinforcing its status as a safer area despite the seasonal fluctuations.

Barton-upon-Humber’s crime rate in December 2025 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 30.9% drop from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern of reduced public activity during winter holidays, though the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. Over the course of December, one crime was reported for every 333 residents, reflecting a low monthly exposure compared to larger urban centres. Daily crime averaged just one per day, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively quiet nature despite the festive season. When scaled to population, this rate is 57.1% below the UK average, highlighting Barton-upon-Humber’s consistent position as a low-crime locale. The reduction in violent crime—down 39.1% from November—may partly reflect fewer opportunities for conflict in a small, close-knit community during the holiday period. However, the slight rise in theft from the person, though limited to one incident, suggests that festive shopping periods can still create vulnerabilities, even in low-crime areas.