Scunthorpe is the safest major towns in Lincolnshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Lincolnshire's 563 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Scunthorpe in 2021 was 104 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Lincolnshire's overall crime rate, coming in 27% higher than the Lincolnshire rate of 75 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Scunthorpe is the 29th most dangerous major town, and the 523rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2021, Scunthorpe had the worst crime rate in Lincolnshire for burglary, with 73 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.87 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2021 was also a bad month for Scunthorpe residents, when it was Lincolnshire's most dangerous area for other theft, recording 67 crimes at a rate of 0.80 per 1,000 residents. Scunthorpe recorded 32 reports of other crime during September 2021, making its crime rate of 0.38 the worst for other crime in Lincolnshire that month.
The most common crimes in Scunthorpe are violence and sexual offences, with 3,737 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 45. This is 13% higher than 2020's figure of 3,234 offences and a difference of 6.02 from 2020's crime rate of 39. Scunthorpe's least common crime is theft from the person, with 37 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 5% from 2020's figure of 35 crimes.
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20% higher, regional crime rate
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26% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Scunthorpe is 20% higher than the East Midlands and 26% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Scunthorpe represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 104 | 8,657 |
| 2020 | 101 | 8,437 |
| 2019 | 125 | 10,481 |
| 2018 | 119 | 9,927 |
| 2017 | 107 | 8,911 |
| 2016 | 92 | 7,677 |
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| Scunthorpe | Lincolnshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,900 | 22.73 | 24,311 | 22.24 | 2.2% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 109 | 1.30 | 1,262 | 1.15 | 12% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 526 | 6.29 | 4,578 | 4.19 | 33% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,041 | 12.45 | 10,008 | 9.16 | 26% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 252 | 3.01 | 2,185 | 2.00 | 34% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 258 | 3.09 | 2,277 | 2.08 | 33% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 593 | 7.09 | 5,960 | 5.45 | 23% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 52 | 0.62 | 687 | 0.63 | 1.6% safer |
| Public Order | 1,071 | 12.81 | 8,661 | 7.92 | 38% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 73 | 0.87 | 505 | 0.46 | 47% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 571 | 6.83 | 5,728 | 5.24 | 23% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 37 | 0.44 | 285 | 0.26 | 41% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 337 | 4.03 | 3,272 | 2.99 | 26% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 3,737 | 44.71 | 36,824 | 33.69 | 25% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Reginald Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Robinson Close | Local resolution |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Friars Road | Offender given a caution |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Allanby Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Berkeley Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Hallgarth Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Ashby High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Buckingham Street South | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Normanby Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Aspen Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Chatterton Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Lambourne Rise | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Powells Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 27 | 25 | 23 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.1 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Burglary | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 3.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.57 | 0.62 | Safer |
| Public Order | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.97 | 0.87 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 15 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.81 | 0.65 | 0.42 | 0.44 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 8 | 9 | 5 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 40 | 43 | 39 | 45 | Getting worse |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 54% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 26% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 15% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 14% safer |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 1.3% safer |
| Scunthorpe | 103.57 | - |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 7% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 16% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 20% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 22% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 31% more dangerous |
Scunthorpe Central & Crosby is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Scunthorpe, followed by Scunthorpe Frodingham in second place, and Scunthorpe North as the third most dangerous area. Scunthorpe's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Scunthorpe Berkeley, Scunthorpe Bottesford, and Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe Ashby | 713 | 112 | Fourth |
| Scunthorpe Berkeley | 446 | 69 | Seventh |
| Scunthorpe Bottesford | 381 | 42 | Eighth |
| Scunthorpe Central & Crosby | 1,882 | 196 | First |
| Scunthorpe Frodingham | 818 | 130 | Second |
| Scunthorpe Lakeside | 957 | 109 | Fifth |
| Scunthorpe Lincoln Gardens | 652 | 97 | Sixth |
| Scunthorpe North | 975 | 123 | Third |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Scunthorpe for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Scunthorpe Bottesford (90) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (418) |
| Bicycle Theft | Scunthorpe Bottesford (5) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (33) |
| Burglary | Scunthorpe Bottesford (34) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (103) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Scunthorpe Bottesford (55) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (199) |
| Drugs | Scunthorpe Bottesford (10) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (80) |
| Other Crime | Scunthorpe Bottesford (11) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (55) |
| Other Theft | Scunthorpe Bottesford (21) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (132) |
| Possession of Weapons | Scunthorpe Berkeley (1) | Scunthorpe Frodingham (9) |
| Public Order | Scunthorpe Bottesford (41) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (287) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Scunthorpe Berkeley (2) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (31) |
| Shoplifting | Scunthorpe Bottesford (3) | Scunthorpe Ashby (84) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Scunthorpe Berkeley (1) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (17) |
| Vehicle Crime | Scunthorpe Bottesford (12) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (66) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Scunthorpe Bottesford (185) | Scunthorpe Central & Crosby (746) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Scunthorpe change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Scunthorpe saw a 650% increase in robbery. Scunthorpe saw a large fall in violence and sexual offences during December, when it fell by 100% compared to December in 2019. Vehicle Crime saw a fall in every month of Scunthorpe's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -14% | -8% | -6% | +13% | +20% | -25% | -11% | -19% | -5% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | +21% | -65% | -74% | -40% | -57% | -48% | -50% | -21% | +33% | - |
| Burglary | -35% | -66% | -65% | -11% | - | -13% | -44% | +8% | +9% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +17% | -34% | -33% | -21% | +7% | +1% | -14% | -31% | -18% | - |
| Drugs | +40% | +75% | +56% | +467% | +109% | -6% | +44% | +111% | +100% | - |
| Other Crime | +32% | +26% | +4% | +33% | +43% | -33% | -13% | -32% | +14% | - |
| Other Theft | -21% | -17% | -25% | -28% | +13% | +9% | -28% | -24% | -10% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | -50% | +50% | -64% | +400% | - | -14% | -17% | -25% | -57% | - |
| Public Order | -23% | -26% | -9% | +12% | +17% | +48% | +27% | +15% | -10% | - |
| Robbery | -60% | -70% | -79% | -81% | +13% | -33% | +650% | -42% | -50% | - |
| Shoplifting | -41% | -59% | -81% | -71% | -35% | +22% | -14% | -66% | -35% | - |
| Theft From the Person | -40% | +100% | - | -67% | -50% | -40% | - | +100% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -31% | -14% | -35% | -70% | -88% | -60% | -34% | -45% | -45% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -8% | -19% | -15% | -2% | +9% | +8% | +2% | -2% | -13% | -100% |
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