Crime Rate in East Lindsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Lindsey

The total recorded crimes in East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 1,111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Lindsey crime rate of 7.81 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 East Lindsey, encompassing approximately 142,295 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (389) incidents (18.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (316) incidents (47.66% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (76) incidents (-3.80% decrease)
East Lindsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 24
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Main Road with total crimes: 18

East Lindsey Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is East Lindsey?

To understand the safety of East Lindsey, we need to analyze East Lindsey crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Lindsey has recorded 15,380 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 108.09 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 116 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,062 crimes with a crime rate of 91.80, ranking it 148 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, East Lindsey reported a higher crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 15,380 crimes compared to 11,245. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Lindsey recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Lindsey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 13,062 crimes compared to 8,737. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, East Lindsey recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Lindsey is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, East Lindsey has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

East Lindsey Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Scarbrough & Seacroft (175 crimes), and the safest, Friskney (2 crimes), is 173 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Lindsey.

Similarly, the area of Skegness Town (152 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sutton-on-Sea (26 crimes), with a difference of 126 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Lindsey.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Scarbrough & Seacroft175
Winthorpe70
Priory & St James'62
St Clement's62
Ingoldmells58

Safest Wards:

Wragby8
Halton Holegate7
Tetney7
Withern & Theddlethorpe4
Friskney2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Skegness Town152
Ingoldmells & Chapel St Leonards105
Skegness South104
Louth North & East90
Louth Central & South74

Safest Areas:

Horncastle40
Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby34
Wainfleet All Saints29
Wragby, Roughton & Ludford29
Sutton-on-Sea26

East Lindsey Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Lindsey has recorded 1,111 crimes with crime rate of 7.81 ranking 8871th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total East Lindsey crimes were 15,380. The crime rate of East Lindsey in 2024 was 108.09 (year) or 9.01 (month) ranking it 116 danzarous in the UK. East Lindsey ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Lindsey were around 13,062 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.80 (year) or 7.65 (month) ranking 148 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, East Lindsey ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of East Lindsey

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven494 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland690 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven862 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey649 59,006 47,348 4
Boston628 48,490 25,908 3
Lincoln28 218,953 114,313 1

East Lindsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (389 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (316 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 329 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 214 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (365 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (185 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 415 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 185 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (441 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (210 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (422 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (256 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (569 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (247 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (529 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (320 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 545 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 302 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1022 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (596 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 866 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202579
January 2025123
December 202474
November 202499
October 202463
September 2024104
August 202479
July 202469
June 2024100

A total of 413 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202526
January 202552
December 202429
November 202433
October 202441
September 202439
August 202438
July 202440
June 202488

A total of 478 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202519
January 202562
December 202451
November 202450
October 202462
September 202431
August 202448
July 202453
June 202468

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 202416

A total of 262 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202532
December 202430
November 202438
October 202422
September 202425
August 202420
July 202421
June 202446

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244

A total of 1022 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 102.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 212 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202572
January 202555
December 202472
November 202493
October 202473
September 2024106
August 2024128
July 2024137
June 2024212

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246

A total of 2831 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 283.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 596 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025316
February 2025214
January 2025185
December 2024185
November 2024210
October 2024256
September 2024247
August 2024320
July 2024302
June 2024596

A total of 581 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 58.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202553
January 202532
December 202445
November 202456
October 202459
September 202472
August 202450
July 202456
June 2024110

A total of 800 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 80.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202568
January 202570
December 202464
November 202476
October 202456
September 202497
August 202481
July 202478
June 2024134

A total of 595 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 59.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202531
January 202539
December 202435
November 202447
October 202462
September 202469
August 202474
July 202483
June 2024110

A total of 5026 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 502.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1022 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025389
February 2025329
January 2025365
December 2024415
November 2024441
October 2024422
September 2024569
August 2024529
July 2024545
June 20241022

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246

High Crime Locations East Lindsey in March 2025

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

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour4
3. Main Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour9
4. Millgood Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour15
5. B1451 (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
Public order1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10

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