North Lincolnshire Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in North Lincolnshire for February 2025 reveals a striking dominance of violent offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.7% of all recorded crimes. This contrasts with the UK average, where such offences make up 2.4 per 1,000 residents compared to North Lincolnshire's 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 remains 4.5% below the UK average of 6.7, a margin that suggests local factors may be influencing crime patterns. Property crimes, at 384 incidents, accounted for 35% of total crimes, though this proportion is lower than the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—likely contributes to the pre-spring lull in certain crime types, such as vehicle crime and bicycle theft. However, the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average may reflect the area's demographic profile, with a higher proportion of younger residents or socio-economic factors that increase vulnerability to such crimes. This mix of crime types illustrates an area where community safety initiatives must balance targeted interventions for violent crime with maintaining low levels of property-related incidents.

February saw a 125% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 4 to 9 cases, suggesting heightened vulnerability in certain areas. Other crime also surged by 60.7%, with 45 incidents recorded compared to 28 in January, potentially reflecting changes in local activity or reporting patterns. Conversely, theft from the person dropped 83.3% to just one incident, likely due to reduced outdoor activity during winter. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category, contributing 40.7% of total crimes, 11% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 38% below the UK rate, possibly linked to seasonal factors or effective community interventions. The sharp decline in bicycle theft (14.3%) and vehicle crime (46% below UK average) may indicate successful local deterrents or seasonal inactivity.

North Lincolnshire's crime rate in February 2025 rose 2.2% from the previous month's 6.3 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, remaining 4.5% below the UK average. Daily crime activity averaged 39 incidents per day, translating to one reported crime for every 156 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively stable population of 171,336. While the rate is marginally higher than the prior month, the overall profile remains consistent with the area's historical trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower risk compared to the UK average, though localised spikes in certain categories warrant attention. This context helps residents gauge their personal risk relative to national benchmarks while highlighting areas where local factors may influence crime patterns.