North Lincolnshire Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Lincolnshire’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 11.3% below the UK average of 7.1. This position relative to the national picture is significant, as it reflects a combination of local factors and broader trends. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.2% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (8.7%) and anti-social behaviour (8.0%). These figures contrast with the UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are 16% lower and anti-social behaviour is 49% higher. The seasonal context of January, a post-holiday month with reduced retail activity and shorter days, likely contributes to the observed patterns. For instance, the lower rates of shoplifting (35% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (51% below) may be influenced by decreased foot traffic and outdoor activity. However, the higher incidence of violence and sexual offences suggests that local dynamics—such as community interactions, policing priorities, or social challenges—play a role in sustaining these rates. The area’s relatively low burglary and bicycle theft figures, which are in line with or below UK averages, may indicate effective community measures or environmental factors that deter such crimes. Overall, the data illustrates a combination of national trends and local conditions, with North Lincolnshire’s crime profile reflecting both strengths and areas for further attention.

January 2025 saw a stark 100% increase in theft from the person, with incidents rising from 3 to 6. This spike, though small in absolute terms, underscores a vulnerability in personal safety that may warrant local attention. Conversely, vehicle crime rose by 10.3%, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as reduced visibility and colder weather, which could impact vehicle security practices. Meanwhile, robbery incidents dropped by 33.3%, and drugs-related crimes fell by 27.3%, suggesting possible shifts in criminal activity patterns or policing effectiveness. Violence and sexual offences remain 16% above the UK average, despite the overall rate being 11.3% below the national figure. This divergence highlights the uneven distribution of crime types, with public order offences also 30% above the UK average. In contrast, anti-social behaviour rates are 49% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect community engagement initiatives or the area’s unique social fabric. These variations illustrate the complexity of crime trends and the importance of targeted interventions.

North Lincolnshire’s crime rate in January 2025 fell to 6.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 35 crimes per day, a figure that, while specific to North Lincolnshire, provides a tangible snapshot of the local crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 171,336. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the breakdown of crime types reveals nuanced variations. For instance, while anti-social behaviour rates are 49% below the UK average, violence and sexual offences are 16% above, highlighting disparities that reflect local dynamics such as community interactions and policing strategies. These figures, when viewed alongside the population context, offer a more complete picture of how crime is experienced by residents in this area.