Total Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Summerfield Close area has the 10th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Waltham , and the 149th lowest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East 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 Summerfield Close (DN37 0NJ) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 11.4% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 24.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Summerfield Close (DN37 0NJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dorothy Avenue, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Summerfield Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Waltham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Leas Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dorothy Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dorothy Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Summerfield Close | Offender given a caution |
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