Is New Waltham and Humberston Safe?
Crime statistics for New Waltham and Humberston. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,369 total crimes recorded in New Waltham and Humberston
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for New Waltham and Humberston — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Waltham and Humberston safe?
New Waltham and Humberston has a CrimeRadar safety score of 28/100, rated Below Average. A total of 629 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 15% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in New Waltham and Humberston are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in New Waltham and Humberston in the last 12 months?
629 crimes were recorded in New Waltham and Humberston in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 15% compared to the previous 12-month period (740 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 598 incidents.
What is the most common crime in New Waltham and Humberston?
The most common crime in New Waltham and Humberston is Violent Crime, with 598 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 95.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in New Waltham and Humberston increasing or decreasing?
Crime in New Waltham and Humberston is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 15% — from 740 crimes in the previous 12 months to 629 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for New Waltham and Humberston?
New Waltham and Humberston has a safety score of 28 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does New Waltham and Humberston compare to the Humberside Police average?
New Waltham and Humberston has a safety score of 28/100, while the Humberside Police force area average is 22/100. New Waltham and Humberston is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in New Waltham and Humberston?
44.9% of crimes recorded in New Waltham and Humberston resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Humberside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in New Waltham and Humberston?
598 violent crimes were recorded in New Waltham and Humberston in the last 12 months — representing 95.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 180 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for New Waltham and Humberston last updated?
The crime data for New Waltham and Humberston was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare New Waltham and Humberston with other areas?
You can compare New Waltham and Humberston with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.