North Lincolnshire Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

North Lincolnshire's crime profile in May 2023 reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with both categories contributing nearly equally to the total of 1,600 reported incidents. At 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's rate is 16.3% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the need for targeted interventions. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents — a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, 19% above the UK average. This suggests a particular vulnerability to interpersonal crime, possibly exacerbated by May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed closely, with the latter's rate 61% above the UK average. The balance between property and violent crime is noteworthy: while property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary remained elevated, the dominance of violent crime over property crime in this month may indicate underlying social tensions or environmental factors that require further analysis. Seasonal patterns in May, including bank holidays and warmer weather, may have contributed to the rise in both categories, though the near-parity between violent and property crime is unusual and warrants closer examination of local dynamics.

May 2023 saw a striking 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 9 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 133% rise in 'other crime' and a 128.6% jump in bicycle theft, indicates shifting patterns in criminal activity. The balance between property and violent crimes remained nearly equal, with 570 property crimes and 561 violent crimes reported — a rare parity that may reflect seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising. Violent crime, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, is 19% above the UK average, a significant discrepancy that could be linked to the area's demographic profile or local social dynamics. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 13.9%, and robbery dropped sharply by 82.4%, suggesting targeted efforts or environmental changes in high-risk areas may be having an effect.

North Lincolnshire's crime rate in May 2023 rose 4.8% from 8.9 to 9.3 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a persistent upward trend. This places the area 16.3% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 52 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a local context. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 107 residents, a ratio that may help residents contextualise the risk in their daily lives. While the increase is modest, the combination of rising violent crime and property crime rates suggests a need for sustained attention to community safety strategies. The local population of 171,336 means each resident experiences a crime roughly every 107 days, a statistic that, while not alarmingly high, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where crime is concentrated.