Barton-upon-Humber Crime Overview
Barton-upon-Humber is among the top 10 safest small towns in Lincolnshire, and is the 79th most dangerous overall out of Lincolnshire's 599 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Barton-upon-Humber in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lincolnshire's overall crime rate, coming in 26% lower than the Lincolnshire rate of 75 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Barton-upon-Humber is the 326th most dangerous small town, and the 2,154th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In December 2019, Barton-upon-Humber was the worst small town in Lincolnshire for shoplifting, with 23 crimes reported and a crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 inhabitants. June 2016 was also a bad month for Barton-upon-Humber residents, when it was Lincolnshire's most dangerous small town for public order, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.43 per 1,000 residents. Barton-upon-Humber recorded 1 report of robbery during April 2016, making its crime rate of 0.09 the worst small town for robbery in Lincolnshire that month.
The most common crimes in Barton-upon-Humber are violence and sexual offences, with 307 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 26. This is 0.98% lower than 2019's figure of 310 offences and a difference of 0.25 from 2019's crime rate of 27. Barton-upon-Humber's least common crime is theft from the person, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 50% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Barton-upon-Humber to other towns and cities
See how Barton-upon-Humber shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Barton-upon-Humber and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Barton-upon-Humber Crime Map
Crime in Barton-upon-Humber Compared To Lincolnshire
Summary of Crimes in Barton-upon-Humber This Year
| Barton-upon-Humber | Lincolnshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 166 | 14.22 | 26,901 | 24.61 | 73% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.26 | 1,404 | 1.28 | 392% safer |
| Burglary | 28 | 2.40 | 5,666 | 5.18 | 116% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 87 | 7.46 | 10,043 | 9.19 | 23% safer |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.89 | 2,354 | 2.15 | 14% safer |
| Other Crime | 21 | 1.80 | 2,275 | 2.08 | 16% safer |
| Other Theft | 49 | 4.20 | 5,909 | 5.41 | 29% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 4 | 0.34 | 753 | 0.69 | 103% safer |
| Public Order | 97 | 8.31 | 8,414 | 7.70 | 7% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.26 | 484 | 0.44 | 69% safer |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.57 | 6,014 | 5.50 | 114% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.17 | 301 | 0.28 | 65% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 39 | 3.34 | 3,702 | 3.39 | 1.5% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 307 | 26.31 | 34,660 | 31.71 | 21% safer |
Barton-upon-Humber Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottesford | 171 | 16.01 | 270% safer |
| Bourne | 771 | 44.57 | 33% safer |
| North Hykeham | 822 | 50.21 | 18% safer |
| Holbeach | 594 | 54.83 | 8% safer |
| Sleaford | 1,150 | 58.87 | 0.73% safer |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 692 | 59.30 | - |
| Stamford | 1,234 | 59.76 | 0.77% more dangerous |
| Immingham | 672 | 67.92 | 13% more dangerous |
| Mablethorpe and Sutton | 915 | 72.43 | 18% more dangerous |
| Louth | 1,290 | 74.08 | 20% more dangerous |
| Gainsborough | 2,629 | 125.60 | 53% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Barton-upon-Humber
View crime percentage over time forBarton-upon-Humber Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.77 | 0.94 | 0.43 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 7 | 3.6 | 2.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 14 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.69 | 0.69 | 1.0 | 1.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.09 | 0.60 | 0.69 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.1 | 6 | 8 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.26 | 0.26 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 12 | 9 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.09 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 21 | 25 | 27 | 26 | Getting worse |
Changes In Barton-upon-Humber's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Barton-upon-Humber's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Barton-upon-Humber that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waters' Edge Country Park | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 0.13 |
Comparing Barton-upon-Humber to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barton-upon-Humber | 59.30 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 12% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 23% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 29% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 31% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 31% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 39% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 42% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Barton-upon-Humber's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton upon Humber | 692 | 59 | First |
Crime in Barton-upon-Humber During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Barton-upon-Humber change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Barton-upon-Humber saw a 400% increase in public order. Barton-upon-Humber saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during December, when it fell by 97% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +38% | +58% | -27% | +6% | +213% | -46% | +150% | +91% | +44% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -80% | -86% | -17% | -25% | +100% | +200% | - | - | +100% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -25% | -62% | -50% | +50% | +125% | -29% | - | - | +23% | - |
| Drugs | +100% | - | - | +100% | -50% | +50% | - | - | +300% | - |
| Other Crime | +100% | +100% | +200% | +100% | - | - | -67% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -60% | -63% | - | - | -57% | +133% | +33% | +67% | +20% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -13% | +50% | +25% | -54% | +13% | +400% | +160% | -8% | +33% | - |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -40% | - | - | -93% | -83% | -90% | -78% | - | -87% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -67% | - | +200% | -67% | -20% | - | +150% | -50% | +60% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -11% | -8% | -16% | +56% | -28% | +15% | +42% | +12% | +13% | -97% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Barton-upon-Humber
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Barton-upon-Humber's local territorial police force is the Lincolnshire Police.How dangerous is Barton-upon-Humber?
Barton-upon-Humber is among the top 10 safest small towns in Lincolnshire.What is Barton-upon-Humber's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Barton-upon-Humber are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Barton-upon-Humber?
Barton-upon-Humber's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021