Scunthorpe Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2023, Scunthorpe's crime profile was defined by a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents. The area's overall crime rate of 11.3 per 1,000 residents — 36.1% above the UK average — reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences (364 incidents) dominated the breakdown, far outpacing property crimes (293) and contributing to a rate of 4.5 per 1,000, 62% above the UK average for this category. This spike in violent crime could be linked to the summer peak in tourism and outdoor events, which may heighten social interactions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour (123 incidents) and public order offences (92) also rose significantly, with the latter at 1.1 per 1,000 — 77% above the UK average. These figures suggest a need for targeted interventions during the summer months. Meanwhile, shoplifting (78 incidents) and other theft (66) remained elevated, though their rates were 67% and 21% above the UK average respectively. The seasonal context of July — with schools closed, festivals in full swing, and increased foot traffic — likely contributes to these patterns. While property crime rates were lower than violent offences, the dominance of violent crime highlights a pressing challenge for local authorities in maintaining public safety during peak tourist periods.

July 2023 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes accounting for 39.6% of all reports — the highest share of any category. This dominance over property crimes (293 incidents) may partly explain the area's 36.1% above UK average rate. Robbery incidents surged by 57.1% (7 to 11), a jump that could be influenced by summer festivals or increased foot traffic in the town centre. Anti-social behaviour also rose 24.2%, from 99 to 123, a trend consistent with the peak of the tourist season. Conversely, burglary fell 25.6% (39 to 29), due to improved home security or seasonal patterns affecting opportunistic theft. Violent crimes in Scunthorpe (4.5 per 1,000) were 62% above the UK average, a gap that dwarfs other categories and suggests a unique challenge in managing public safety during summer months.

Scunthorpe's crime rate in July 2023 rose 3.3% compared to June, from 10.9 to 11.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a localised shift in crime patterns. On average, 30 crimes were reported daily in July, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 89 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which remains unquantified for this specific metric. The population context underscores that Scunthorpe's crime burden is felt by its residents, with 11.3 crimes per 1,000 people placing it well above the national benchmark. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 17% below the UK average, suggesting potential local factors such as increased vehicle security measures or lower traffic density reducing opportunities for such offences.