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

A 500% surge in shoplifting during November 2025 stands out as the most striking anomaly in Barton-upon-Humber's crime picture, despite the area maintaining a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents—41.1% below the UK average. This built-up area within North Lincolnshire, which typically experiences lower crime rates due to its smaller population and limited urban density, saw a marked shift in the balance of crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.2% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (11.5%) and public order offences (9.6%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, the early onset of dark evenings, and the post-Black Friday retail period—likely influenced patterns, though the extreme increase in shoplifting defies immediate explanation. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the dramatic rise in retail-related offences contrasts with the usual trend of lower property crime during this time of year, suggesting a potential shift in local retail dynamics or enforcement patterns. The area's crime profile, shaped by its rural-urban interface and proximity to coastal routes, typically sees lower violent crime rates, but November's figures indicate a notable exception in the category of shoplifting, which demands closer scrutiny without overreaching causal claims.

The most significant month-on-month change in November 2025 was a 500% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident in October to six in November—a spike that dwarfs other category changes. This surge, occurring alongside a 200% rise in drug-related offences and a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, contrasts sharply with the 66.7% drop in burglary and 50% decrease in other thefts. The violent crime category, though remaining the largest single type (23 incidents), was 26% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences at 1.9 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour fell 72% below the UK average, while drugs were the only category exceeding the UK rate by 11%. Residents might find the 500% rise in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential vulnerability in retail security or a shift in criminal activity patterns linked to seasonal shopping pressures. The data also highlights the continued low incidence of burglary—just one incident in November, compared to three in October—though this may reflect broader trends in property crime reduction rather than a single factor.

Barton-upon-Humber's November 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marked an 18.3% increase from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000, yet remains significantly below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 231 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the relatively safe environment in this built-up area compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 11,989, the local context suggests that crime prevention efforts or community characteristics—such as strong social cohesion or limited opportunities for certain types of crime—may contribute to the sustained low rates. However, the 500% increase in shoplifting complicates this narrative, indicating that while the overall crime picture remains positive, specific vulnerabilities may emerge during periods of heightened retail activity. The comparison to the previous month also reveals that the area's crime rate, though rising, remains within a range that is broadly consistent with its historical performance, even as it diverges from the UK average in both absolute and proportional terms.