Ealand Crime Rate

Ealand is a secure urban settlement in North Lincolnshire with a safety score of 83/100, placing it well above the UK average of 79/100. The area's overall crime rate stands at 63.1 per 1,000 people, which remains significantly lower than the national average of 91.7. However, the community has seen a 30.5% increase in recorded crime over the last 12 months (December 2024 to November 2025). The vast majority of these incidents are categorised as violence and sexual offences, while property-related crimes like burglary and vehicle theft remain exceptionally low. This data suggests that while Ealand is a safe place for property and assets, there is an increasing trend in interpersonal offences that residents should monitor.

In Ealand, the crime landscape is primarily defined by 'Violence and sexual offences', which account for a significant 50.5% of all recorded crimes, with a rate of 31.9 per 1,000 people. This is followed by anti-social behaviour (10.3%) and public order offences (8.4%). These statistics suggest that interpersonal conflicts and community-level disturbances are the most frequent issues facing the area, rather than organised property crime.

Property-related crime—including burglary, robbery, theft, and vehicle crime—totals 14.7 per 1,000 residents. This is substantially lower than the UK average property crime rate of 32.3. Burglary, in particular, is very rare in Ealand, with only 2 recorded incidents (1.2 per 1,000) during the reporting period. Vehicle crime is also low at 2.4 per 1,000. For residents and homeowners, this indicates that while the risk of home invasion or high-value theft is statistically minimal, there is a greater need for awareness regarding personal safety and community conduct. The low property crime rate suggests that Ealand remains a secure location for assets and housing.

Ealand has experienced a significant 30.5% increase in crime over the Dec 2024 to Nov 2025 period. Monthly data shows a volatile pattern; the year began with relatively low rates in January (2.4) and February (3.5), but saw a sharp rise in May to 7.7. After a period of mid-year stability, the rate climbed again in the autumn, culminating in a peak of 8.3 per 1,000 in November 2025.

This upward trend is largely driven by non-property offences, but the consistent rise throughout the year suggests an increase in overall reported incidents. For residents, this means that while the risk of burglary remains very low, the community is experiencing more frequent disturbances. The high rate in November suggests that the trend may continue into the next year, reinforcing the need for residents to stay informed and maintain good personal safety habits.

How To Keep Safe in Ealand

The highest crime category in Ealand is 'Violence and sexual offences', which accounts for over half of all recorded incidents. While many of these may be domestic or private in nature, personal safety in public and community spaces remains a priority. Consider these suggestions:

1. Stay aware of your surroundings when walking alone, particularly during the evening. Stick to well-lit, familiar routes and avoid shortcuts through isolated areas.
2. Report any instances of anti-social behaviour or public order disturbances to the local authorities early. These can often be precursors to more serious incidents.
3. Ensure your home is a private sanctuary by using window coverings and secure gates. This helps prevent unwanted attention and maintains a clear boundary between public and private space.
4. If you are out late at night, let someone know your expected return time and the route you are taking.
5. Given that vehicle crime peaks overnight in Ealand, always ensure cars are parked in well-lit areas or secure garages, and never leave valuables inside the cabin.

Crime in Ealand exhibits clear temporal shifts depending on the offence type. During the morning (6am - 12pm) and afternoon (12pm - 6pm), theft-related crimes are the most frequent, accounting for 55% and 61% of incidents respectively. This suggests that daytime activity is primarily opportunistic.

As the day progresses into the evening and night, the pattern changes significantly. Between 6pm and midnight, 'Other' crimes (including violence and public order) dominate, making up 50% of the total. The most striking shift occurs during the night (12am - 6am), where vehicle crime surges to become the single most common incident type at 40%. Burglary also reaches its peak relative frequency during these hours (13%). This data indicates that while personal safety is a daytime consideration, property and vehicle security should be the primary focus for residents during the overnight hours.

Ealand sits in a varied regional context within North Lincolnshire. Compared to Keadby, which has a higher crime rate of 82.8 per 1,000, Ealand is a safer alternative. However, it experiences more recorded crime than nearby Crowle (56.7) and the village of Belton (37.2). For those seeking the highest levels of security in the immediate vicinity, Eastoft recorded no crimes at all during this period. Ealand offers a middle ground, providing a relatively safe residential environment that is less prone to the higher crime volumes found in larger neighbouring settlements, though the recent upward trend is a point of distinction from its quieter neighbours.

Despite Ealand's low burglary rate of just 1.2 per 1,000 people, the 30.5% year-over-year increase in overall crime suggests a changing local environment. Traditional security systems, like standard CCTV or video doorbells, are primarily reactive—they record an event as it happens or after the fact. In an area where property crime is low but overall incidents are rising, proactive protection is a superior strategy.

The scOS home security operating system uses AI to detect threats at the property boundary, preventing incidents before they escalate. For Ealand residents, this is particularly valuable for protecting vehicles, which the data shows are most at risk during the night (accounting for 40% of night-time crime). scOS never blinks, monitoring all cameras simultaneously and using autonomous responses like light activation to deter intruders. By choosing scOS, you move beyond simply having evidence of a crime to actively preventing it. This proactive approach ensures that Ealand homes remain among the statistically safest in the country, even as local trends shift.