Crime Rate in Alford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alford

The total recorded crimes in Alford, East Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alford crime rate of 15.19 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 Alford, encompassing approximately 1,316 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Alford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alder Place with total crimes: 2
  • South Street with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alford?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Alford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 346 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Alford witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Alford had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 313 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Alford witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Lindsey, Alford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alford has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 15.19 ranking 20th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Alford crimes were 346. The crime rate of Alford in 2024 was 262.78 (year) or 21.90 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alford were around 313 crimes with yearly crime rate of 237.72 (year) or 19.81 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alford)CrimesRank (Alford)CrimesRank (Alford)
Scarbrough & Seacroft198 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's61 6908 4879 2
Winthorpe64 5974 2780 5
Ingoldmells103 2941 3867 3
Priory & St James'73 3848 6699 6
Mablethorpe68 4876 5861 4
Coningsby & Mareham47 8827 7621 7
Horncastle54 7537 8494 8
Chapel St Leonards39 9441 9464 9
Tetford & Donington24 16298 16382 10
North Holme29 12394 10296 14
Spilsby32 10368 11301 13
Willoughby with Sloothby12 27357 12333 11
Trinity30 11286 18239 18
Sutton on Sea27 13302 15246 17
Marshchapel & Somercotes25 15321 14223 20
Sibsey & Stickney26 14277 19214 22
Binbrook24 18186 24264 15
Roughton24 17276 20255 16
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby20 21293 17220 21
Hagworthingham24 19249 22234 19
Wainfleet7 32259 21197 23
Woodhall Spa19 22176 26119 28
St Margaret's19 23209 23162 24
St Michael's14 24147 2998 32
Grimoldby4 36118 32136 25
Burgh le Marsh7 30176 2598 31
Tetney12 25128 30103 30
Croft12 26176 27136 26
Wragby11 28162 28121 27
Halton Holegate11 2996 33104 29
St Mary's6 34127 3164 33
Friskney7 3192 3457 35
Withern & Theddlethorpe6 3389 3555 36
Legbourne4 3579 3661 34

Alford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 202414
November 20245
October 202413
September 202418
August 202411
July 202414
June 202428
May 20247

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20246

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Alford in May 2025

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

1. Alder Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. South Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dashwood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Seymour Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birch Grove (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Spanning Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Chauntry Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Marbury Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Bourne Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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