Crime Rates at East Common Lane, Scunthorpe, DN16 1QQ

East Common Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Frodingham , and the 51st highest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around East Common Lane (DN16 1QQ) in the last 12 months was 217.1 per 1,000 residents and was 34.4% higher than the Frodingham average (161.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 32 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 43 (≈ 141.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 34.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around East Common Lane (DN16 1QQ), the main crime hotspot is near Poplar Tree Avenue. Police recorded 56 crimes here, including 37 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.