Crime Rate in Lincoln: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lincoln

The total recorded crimes in Lincoln, Breckland, UK in July 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lincoln crime rate of 76.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lincoln, encompassing approximately 429 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lincoln Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Middleton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Town Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lincoln?

To understand the safety of Lincoln, we need to analyze Lincoln crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Breckland:

    • In 2024, Lincoln demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Breckland average, with 323 crimes compared to 377.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lincoln witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

    • In 2023, Lincoln had fewer crimes than the Breckland average, with 324 crimes compared to 361. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lincoln witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 26 other areas in the Breckland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Breckland, Lincoln has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Lincoln Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lincoln has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 76.92 ranking 11th out of 26 in the Breckland, UK

In 2024, the total Lincoln crimes were 323. The crime rate of Lincoln in 2024 was 752.91 (year) or 62.74 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Breckland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lincoln were around 324 crimes with yearly crime rate of 755.24 (year) or 62.94 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Breckland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincoln)CrimesRank (Lincoln)CrimesRank (Lincoln)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory79 21,031 21,006 2
Thetford Burrell67 4912 3832 3
Thetford Castle70 3749 5761 5
Bedingfeld41 8421 9794 4
Swaffham59 5802 4560 6
Watton43 7605 6528 7
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe45 6439 7430 8
Dereham Toftwood31 12429 8371 9
All Saints & Wayland35 9377 10299 14
Dereham Withburga34 10344 11317 11
Saham Toney27 13308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica21 18270 15302 13
Mattishall24 16274 14226 15
Nar Valley26 14132 23164 18
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft25 15196 17156 21
Hermitage15 19219 16186 16
Forest23 17193 18169 17
The Buckenhams & Banham10 22173 20162 19
Upper Wensum12 20175 19160 20
Shipdham-with-Scarning7 24167 21137 23
Harling & Heathlands11 21106 24131 24
Guiltcross2 27138 22141 22
Necton10 2394 2586 25
Launditch6 2574 2776 26
Ashill3 2684 2674 27

Lincoln Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 202513
April 202519
March 20255
February 202519
January 20258
December 202414
November 202414
October 202414

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Lincoln in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lincoln postcode area is presented below.

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Middleton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Town Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Norwich Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lime Tree Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hoe Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Foulsham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Festival Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Holt Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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