Scunthorpe Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Scunthorpe, 11.9 crimes were reported in November 2024 — more than 56% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This rate translates to a resident facing a 1-in-84 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, highlighting the tangible risk individuals face in their daily lives. The crime profile shows a stark imbalance, with violence and sexual offences (361 incidents) making up nearly 37% of all recorded crimes, followed by shoplifting (119) and criminal damage (105). These figures suggest a combination of factors, including the area's role as a regional hub with mixed-use zones that may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime. Seasonal context offers some insight: November’s dark evenings, associated with Bonfire Night, may heighten risks for public order incidents, while Black Friday shopping could drive shoplifting. The rate of violence and sexual offences — 4.4 per 1,000 — is 71% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local dynamics such as socioeconomic challenges or patterns of nightlife activity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remains lower than the UK average (32% below), due to Scunthorpe’s industrial character, which may have fewer high-traffic commercial zones compared to urban centres. These statistics underscore that while the overall crime rate is elevated, the distribution across categories reveals specific vulnerabilities that could inform targeted community efforts.

November 2024 saw a 60% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 10 to 16 incidents — a stark spike that may reflect heightened tensions during the darker evenings of the month. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 81.8%, with incidents falling from 11 to 2, possibly due to seasonal changes in foot traffic or increased security measures around retail areas. The breakdown of crime types also reveals striking contrasts: while shoplifting is 117% above the UK average, vehicle crime is 32% below, suggesting that Scunthorpe’s industrial infrastructure and lower density of commercial zones may reduce opportunities for motor vehicle-related offences. Anti-social behaviour, though only 8% above the UK average, remains a consistent concern, with 98 incidents recorded — a figure that could indicate ongoing challenges in managing public spaces during late evenings. The rate of violence and sexual offences (4.4 per 1,000) is 71% above the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by local factors such as population density or access to support services. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp rise in weapons-related offences, which could signal a need for increased community engagement or policing in high-risk areas.

The crime rate in Scunthorpe dropped by 4.2% from 12.4 per 1,000 in October to 11.9 per 1,000 in November, a small but measurable decline that may reflect seasonal shifts or the impact of recent interventions. On a daily basis, Scunthorpe recorded an average of 32 crimes per day in November — a figure that, while locally specific, provides a concrete sense of the frequency of incidents faced by residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 84 residents, a statistic that underscores the personal scale of risk in a community of 81,651 people. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights the need for localised strategies to address persistent crime types. The population context further illustrates the challenge: with Scunthorpe’s crime rate more than doubling the UK average, the burden on local services and community resilience is considerable. While the overall rate has decreased slightly, the persistence of high rates in specific categories — such as violence and sexual offences — suggests that targeted measures may be required to address underlying factors. The comparison with the previous month also raises questions about whether the drop was temporary or part of a broader trend, requiring ongoing monitoring to assess the effectiveness of any initiatives.