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

For a town of 11,989 residents, Barton-upon-Humber's crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 in October 2025 translates to just 44 total incidents—a figure that places the area well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This low volume is particularly notable given the town's built-up nature within North Lincolnshire, where industrial and residential zones coexist. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 21 incidents (47.7% of the total), a rate of 1.8 per 1,000 that remains 32% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (9.1% of total incidents) and other theft (9.1%) followed, both significantly underperforming national benchmarks. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns: with October marking the end of the tourist season and the onset of darker evenings, opportunities for petty crimes may have diminished. However, the high proportion of violent offences suggests ongoing challenges in managing local tensions, possibly exacerbated by the area's relatively small size and limited policing resources. The crime profile appears to reflect a mix of transient and resident-driven issues, with no single factor dominating the landscape. While the overall rate remains reassuringly low, the concentration of violent incidents warrants attention, particularly as October's shorter days and colder weather may further influence crime dynamics.

October 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to September. Other crime, theft from the person, and drugs all rose sharply, though these remain low-volume categories. Conversely, vehicle crime, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour all declined by 50-75%, reflecting possible seasonal shifts as Halloween approached. The breakdown reveals a striking imbalance in the crime mix: violent crimes (21 incidents) made up 47.7% of the total, significantly higher than the UK average of 32%. This concentration of violent offences, including sexual offences and assaults, suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour fell by half, potentially linked to increased community activity during October. The sharp drop in shoplifting—down from four to one incident—may indicate heightened retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the month.

Barton-upon-Humber's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 10.3% decline from the previous month's 4.1 rate. This monthly drop aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and the transition into winter may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw one reported crime per day in October, a figure that reflects the town's small population of 11,989. Over the course of the month, this translated to one crime for every 272 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low volume of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When contextualised against the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Barton-upon-Humber's rate remains nearly half the national figure, highlighting a consistent trend of lower crime levels. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the average UK citizen, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this disparity.