Total Crime Rate
162.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Waltham , and the 136th highest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around High Street (DN37 0LJ) in the last 12 months was 162.7 per 1,000 residents and was 369.7% higher than the Waltham average (34.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 600.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 79.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (DN37 0LJ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Waltham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | All Saints Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Leas Close | Under investigation |
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