North Lincolnshire Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Lincolnshire’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.5% above the UK average of 8.4. This figure highlights a persistent challenge for local authorities, with violent crimes (627) accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents and property crimes (591) closely following. The balance between these two categories—violent crime slightly outweighing property crime—suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns that may be influenced by the season. May, with its longer evenings and bank holidays, typically sees an uptick in outdoor socialising, which could contribute to the rise in violent and public order offences. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (39.8% of total crimes) is particularly striking, a category that remains 30% above the UK average. This could be linked to the area’s mix of urban and rural communities, where social dynamics and policing priorities may differ. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (10.7% of total crimes) is lower than the UK average, reflecting effective local initiatives or demographic characteristics. The data also reveals a sharp increase in vehicle crime, which rose to 0.7 per 1,000 residents—49% above the UK average—driven by the proliferation of parked vehicles in residential areas during the warmer months. These patterns underscore the need for targeted strategies that address both the immediate concerns of residents and the broader structural factors influencing crime trends in the region.

May 2024 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes (627) narrowly edging out property crimes (591) for the first time in recent months. This balance may partly reflect seasonal factors, as longer evenings and increased socialising in public spaces align with patterns observed in similar areas during May. Theft from the person surged by 80% (from 5 to 9 incidents), a spike that could signal heightened vulnerability in crowded settings such as markets or public transport hubs. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 46.1% (76 to 111), linked to increased outdoor activity and the presence of unsecured vehicles in residential areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour grew by 31.3% (128 to 168), a trend consistent with the start of the summer season and the associated rise in public gatherings. Violent crimes in North Lincolnshire remain 30% above the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour is 31% below, illustrating a combination of local and national factors.

North Lincolnshire's crime rate in May 2024 rose 3.3% compared to April, moving from 8.9 to 9.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of May, when longer evenings and bank holidays may partly explain shifts in criminal activity. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 51 incidents per day, a figure that reflects both the area’s population density and the distribution of services across its urban and rural zones. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places North Lincolnshire in a distinct position relative to its demographic profile. With a population of 171,336, this translates to a tangible frequency that residents may perceive differently depending on their local environment—whether in the more populated urban centres or the sparsely inhabited rural stretches. The comparison to the UK average, while not directly relevant here, underscores the importance of contextualising local data against broader national trends.