Scunthorpe Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Scunthorpe's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 10.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area's persistent challenges with crime, particularly in violent and property-related categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.0% of all crimes (376 incidents), followed by public order (9.4%) and anti-social behaviour (8.9%). These top crime types reflect the built-up area's dynamics, where retail and industrial zones may contribute to higher levels of disorder and interpersonal conflict. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and increased outdoor socialising—likely amplified public order issues and alcohol-related incidents. The area's crime profile contrasts sharply with the UK average, with violence and sexual offences in Scunthorpe (4.6 per 1,000) being 63% higher than the national rate. This discrepancy may stem from local socioeconomic conditions, including limited recreational options during off-peak hours. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (37% below), remains a concern, suggesting that community engagement initiatives may have some impact. The overall crime rate, though slightly down from April, underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of violence and disorder in Scunthorpe's urban fabric.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 31.1% increase in public order offences, jumping from 61 to 80 incidents. This surge, the largest month-on-month change, aligns with May's longer evenings and bank holidays, which likely intensified socialising and outdoor drinking. Meanwhile, burglary rose 29.0% (31 to 40), potentially linked to seasonal property vulnerabilities. Conversely, possession of weapons dropped 76.9% (13 to 3), a stark decline that may reflect successful community interventions or reduced drug-related tensions. Vehicle crime fell 37.5% (40 to 25), due to fewer commuters on the roads during bank holidays. Public order offences in Scunthorpe (1.0 per 1,000) are 72% above the UK average, underscoring local challenges in managing public spaces. These shifts reveal a combination of seasonal activity and persistent crime patterns in the area.

Scunthorpe's crime rate in May 2025 (10.5 per 1,000) marked a 5.0% decrease from April's 11.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. This equates to roughly 28 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 95 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within the local population. While this rate remains higher than the UK average, the decline from the previous month suggests potential shifts in policing strategies or seasonal factors. The population context reveals that Scunthorpe's 81,651 residents face a higher-than-average exposure to crime, particularly in categories such as violence and public order. This monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, offers a tangible sense of how often crime intersects with daily life in the area.