Crime Rate in East Lindsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Lindsey

The total recorded crimes in East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 1,496 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Lindsey crime rate of 10.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (590) incidents (20.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (365) incidents (16.24% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (132) incidents (48.31% increase)
East Lindsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Back Lane with total crimes: 26
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 22
  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 20

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 (278 crimes), and the safest, St Mary's (2 crimes), is 276 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across East Lindsey.

Similarly, the area of Skegness Town (265 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sutton-on-Sea (31 crimes), with a difference of 234 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Lindsey.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Scarbrough & Seacroft278
Ingoldmells129
St Clement's94
Winthorpe94
Mablethorpe92

Safest Wards:

Withern & Theddlethorpe8
Tetney7
Wragby7
Friskney4
St Mary's2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Skegness Town265
Ingoldmells & Chapel St Leonards194
Louth North & East118
Skegness South114
Mablethorpe105

Safest Areas:

Holton-le-Clay, Binbrook & Tetney44
Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby40
Mareham, Sibsey & New Leake35
Wainfleet All Saints34
Sutton-on-Sea31

East Lindsey Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the East Lindsey has recorded 1,496 crimes with crime rate of 10.51 ranking 88th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven597 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland745 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven935 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey811 59,006 47,348 4
Boston821 48,490 25,908 3
Lincoln1,519 118,953 114,313 1

East Lindsey 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 590 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 365 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (490 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (314 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (419 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (313 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (426 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (316 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 3241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 270.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 365 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025365
June 2025314
May 2025313
April 2025316
March 2025316
February 2025214
January 2025185
December 2024185
November 2024210
October 2024256
September 2024247
August 2024320

A total of 652 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 202566
May 202552
April 202558
March 202545
February 202531
January 202539
December 202435
November 202447
October 202462
September 202469
August 202474

A total of 592 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202541
May 202534
April 202554
March 202548
February 202553
January 202532
December 202445
November 202456
October 202459
September 202472
August 202450

A total of 1055 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 87.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202590
May 2025109
April 202596
March 202576
February 202579
January 2025123
December 202474
November 202499
October 202463
September 2024104
August 202479

A total of 5384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 448.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 590 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025590
June 2025490
May 2025419
April 2025426
March 2025389
February 2025329
January 2025365
December 2024415
November 2024441
October 2024422
September 2024569
August 2024529

A total of 1086 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025132
June 202589
May 2025101
April 202591
March 202574
February 202572
January 202555
December 202472
November 202493
October 202473
September 2024106
August 2024128

A total of 396 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202522
May 202524
April 202527
March 202527
February 202526
January 202552
December 202429
November 202433
October 202441
September 202439
August 202438

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 466 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202520
May 202518
April 202531
March 202534
February 202519
January 202562
December 202451
November 202450
October 202462
September 202431
August 202448

A total of 109 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202512
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
January 202513
December 20247
November 20245
October 202413
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 885 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202595
June 202577
May 202551
April 202574
March 202576
February 202568
January 202570
December 202464
November 202476
October 202456
September 202497
August 202481

A total of 290 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202525
May 202518
April 202526
March 202515
February 202513
January 202532
December 202430
November 202438
October 202422
September 202425
August 202420

High Crime Locations East Lindsey in July 2025

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

1. Back Lane (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences20
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
3. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences18
Other theft2
4. Gatrum Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences11
Burglary7
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Robbery2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3

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