Scunthorpe Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Scunthorpe's October 2025 crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents places it 45.5% above the UK average, a significant disparity that demands closer scrutiny. The most prevalent crime type is violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.3% of all reported incidents. This category alone is 58% above the national average, with 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. The second most common offence is shoplifting, which surged to 129 incidents—154% above the UK average. This suggests that retail areas, particularly those with high foot traffic, are under particular strain. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing by 30.1% to 95 incidents. These trends are likely exacerbated by October's seasonal factors: the clocks going back, which means darker evenings, and Halloween, which often correlates with increased disorder. The area's industrial heritage and mix of residential and commercial zones may contribute to these patterns, as similar towns in the North East and Yorkshire have shown comparable trends. While property crimes (329) and violent crimes (340) are roughly balanced, the disproportionate rise in violent offences raises concerns about public safety. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high concentrations of nightlife or retail activity, where the risk of violence and disorder is most pronounced.

October saw a sharp 30.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 73 to 95 incidents. This surge aligns with October's darker evenings and Halloween, which often correlate with heightened disorder. Shoplifting also climbed by 10.3%, with 129 incidents reported—154% above the UK average. This suggests retail areas may be experiencing increased pressure, possibly linked to seasonal shopping or unseasonably warm weather. Meanwhile, vehicle crime plummeted by 52.9%, from 34 to 16 incidents, a stark contrast to the 52% below UK average. This decline could reflect reduced car usage during the transition to winter or improved security measures. The most concerning shift is in violent crime, which remains 58% above the UK average at 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high foot traffic, where incidents of violence and sexual offences account for 37.3% of all reported crimes. These figures highlight a complex mix of local challenges that require sustained attention.

Scunthorpe's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable compared to September, with a 1.5% decrease from 11.3 to 11.2 per 1,000 residents. However, the daily crime count of 29 incidents per day underscores the persistent pressure on local resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 90 residents, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 81,651 people. This monthly exposure rate, while not extreme, suggests that residents cannot afford complacency. The population context reveals that Scunthorpe's crime profile is significantly more intense than the UK average, with 45.5% higher rates overall. This disparity is most pronounced in violent crime and shoplifting, which are 58% and 154% above national averages respectively. These figures demand attention from both residents and local authorities, as they reflect systemic challenges that require targeted interventions.