North Lincolnshire Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Lincolnshire's crime profile in May 2025 revealed a striking dominance of violent crime over property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44% of all reported incidents—well above the UK average for this category. The overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents placed the area 7.4% below the UK average of 8.1, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies in some areas. However, the disproportionate prevalence of violent crime raises questions about underlying factors, such as community tensions or policing priorities. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 10.7% of total reports, remained 44% below the UK average, suggesting that targeted initiatives in this category have yielded measurable results. Seasonal patterns in May—characterised by extended evenings and increased social activity—likely contributed to the rise in public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which saw a 13.6% increase compared to April. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime both remained below UK averages, potentially reflecting the area's lower retail density and reduced commuter activity compared to major urban centres. The balance between violent and property crime highlights a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with the area's rural-industrial mix likely influencing both the types and frequencies of reported offences.

Violent crime dominated North Lincolnshire's May 2025 crime profile, making up 44% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This contrasted sharply with property crime, which accounted for just 31% of total offences. Among month-on-month changes, burglary increased by 16.7% (48 to 56), likely linked to seasonal transitions affecting home security. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 40%, and possession of weapons dropped by 66.7%, suggesting potential success in targeted interventions. Public order offences also rose by 13.6%, consistent with the area's seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. These shifts highlight the area's vulnerability to specific patterns, with anti-social behaviour remaining 44% below the UK average—a notable strength in local crime management.

North Lincolnshire's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 2.8% compared to April's 7.7 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. The daily crime count averaged 42 incidents per day, slightly below the 44 recorded in April but consistent with seasonal patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 133 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. When scaled to the area's population of 171,336, this rate remains 7.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The shift from April to May reflects typical fluctuations in outdoor activity, with longer evenings potentially influencing public order and anti-social behaviour reports. However, the drop in drug-related offences and possession of weapons highlights specific areas of improvement that may relate to local policing efforts or changing community dynamics.