Total Crime Rate
44.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Street area has the 14th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Broughton & Scawby , and the 218th lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North Lincolnshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around George Street (DN20 0LA) in the last 12 months was 44.4 per 1,000 residents and was 23.1% higher than the Broughton & Scawby average (36.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 51.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Street (DN20 0LA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dixon Avenue, where police recorded 22 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wyatt Avenue (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Broughton & Scawby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyatt Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sterne Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dixon Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Dixon Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dixon Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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