20 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in West Lindsey
Compare crime rates across all 20 wards in West Lindsey. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Gainsborough South-West | 308.0 | 163 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Gainsborough North | 102.6 | 67 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Market Rasen | 88.1 | 67 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Gainsborough East | 87.0 | 104 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Bardney | 65.3 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Caistor and Yarborough | 61.7 | 30 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Nettleham | 59.0 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Stow | 52.8 | 19 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Scotter and Blyton | 50.2 | 48 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Kelsey Wold | 49.0 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Torksey | 44.5 | 8 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Saxilby | 43.8 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Wold View | 42.4 | 20 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Dunholme and Welton | 37.9 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Scampton | 37.8 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Lea | 35.1 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Hemswell | 35.1 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Cherry Willingham | 33.9 | 18 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Waddingham and Spital | 31.4 | 5 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Sudbrooke | 13.6 | 2 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of West Lindsey has the highest crime rate?
Gainsborough South-West has the highest crime rate in West Lindsey, with 308.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in West Lindsey?
Sudbrooke has the lowest crime rate among West Lindsey's wards, with 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does West Lindsey have?
West Lindsey has 20 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.