Crime Rate in Lincoln: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lincoln

The total recorded crimes in Lincoln, Breckland, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lincoln crime rate of 65.27 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-73.68% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lincoln Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Drift with total crimes: 3
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Hoe Road South 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Lincoln has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 65.27 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)CrimesRank (Breckland)
Dereham Neatherd108 11,139 11,058 1
Thetford Priory61 41,031 21,006 2
Thetford Castle70 2749 5761 5
Thetford Burrell42 6912 3832 3
Swaffham66 3802 4560 6
Bedingfeld11 23421 9794 4
Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe45 5439 7430 8
Watton41 7605 6528 7
Dereham Toftwood30 8429 8371 9
All Saints & Wayland23 12377 10299 14
Forest26 10193 18169 17
Dereham Withburga23 13344 11317 11
Mattishall24 11274 14226 15
Saham Toney14 17308 13310 12
Thetford Boudica18 14270 15302 13
Upper Wensum18 15175 19160 20
Hermitage12 21219 16186 16
Harling & Heathlands15 16106 24131 24
Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft12 19196 17156 21
Nar Valley8 25132 23164 18
Ashill13 1884 2674 27
The Buckenhams & Banham11 22173 20162 19
Guiltcross12 20138 22141 22
Shipdham-with-Scarning10 24167 21137 23
Necton6 2694 2586 25
Launditch3 2774 2776 26

Lincoln Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20246
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202519
January 20258
December 202414
November 202414
October 202414
September 20248
August 202417
July 20249
June 202426
May 202412
April 202415

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Lincoln in March 2025

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

1. Castle Drift (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Hoe Road South (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Holl Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Elmham Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Swanton Morley Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Hall'S Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. North Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Greengate (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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