North Lincolnshire Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, North Lincolnshire recorded a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.7% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to one reported crime for every 115 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while not immediately alarming, underscores the need for continued vigilance. The crime profile reveals a stark imbalance in the types of incidents: violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.2% of all crimes, followed by public order offences at 12.2%. These figures align with seasonal patterns, as September marks the return to school and university, a period often associated with increased social interactions and potential disruptions. The high rate of violence and sexual offences—24% above the UK average—suggests a possible link to the influx of students and the associated pressures on local infrastructure and community policing resources. Public order offences, which are 77% above the UK average, may be exacerbated by the same seasonal dynamics, with crowded public spaces and heightened social activity creating environments conducive to disorder. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rates in North Lincolnshire are 40% below the UK average, indicating a relative success in managing this category of crime. This could be attributed to proactive local initiatives or the characteristics of the area itself, which may have fewer densely populated zones prone to anti-social activity. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime and drug-related offences, compared to the UK average, further highlight the unique challenges and strengths of North Lincolnshire's crime profile. As the month progressed, the interplay between these factors and the local context—such as the presence of educational institutions and the timing of back-to-school activities—likely influenced the distribution of crimes. While the overall rate remains within a range that does not necessarily signal a crisis, the specific patterns observed in September 2023 warrant attention from both residents and local authorities.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends within North Lincolnshire, with three categories experiencing significant changes. Drug-related crimes surged by 69.2%, rising from 13 to 22 incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect heightened activity during the university freshers' period. Concurrently, burglary rates climbed by 24.4%, from 78 to 97, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as increased absenteeism during the start of the academic term. In contrast, anti-social behaviour incidents declined by 16.0%, dropping from 163 to 137, a decrease that could indicate the effectiveness of local interventions or a natural fluctuation in community dynamics. The breakdown of crimes also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 24% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 40% below. For residents, the 24% rise in violent crimes is a critical insight, as it directly impacts the perceived safety of public spaces and daily life in the area.

North Lincolnshire's September 2023 crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.0% increase from August's 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, approximately 50 crimes occurred each day in the area—a figure that, while local to North Lincolnshire, provides a tangible sense of the scale of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 115 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the risk faced by individuals in the district. This rate, when compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlights a persistent challenge in maintaining lower crime levels relative to national benchmarks. The population context further illustrates that, with 171,336 residents, the absolute number of crimes (1,496) translates to a measurable impact on local communities. The increase in violent and sexual offences, in particular, underscores a shift in the crime profile that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term patterns.