Crime Rate in Alford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alford

The total recorded crimes in Alford, East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alford crime rate of 26.58 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Alford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chauntry Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alder Place with total crimes: 2
  • Spanning Drive 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 July 2025 the Alford has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 26.58 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alford)CrimesRank (Alford)CrimesRank (Alford)
Scarbrough & Seacroft278 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's94 3908 4879 2
Winthorpe94 4974 2780 5
Ingoldmells129 2941 3867 3
Mablethorpe92 5876 5861 4
Priory & St James'79 6848 6699 6
Coningsby & Mareham76 7827 7621 7
Horncastle47 9537 8494 8
Chapel St Leonards65 8441 9464 9
Tetford & Donington20 23298 16382 10
North Holme39 11394 10296 14
Marshchapel & Somercotes41 10321 14223 20
Willoughby with Sloothby24 20357 12333 11
Spilsby31 14368 11301 13
Roughton33 13276 20255 16
Binbrook15 27186 24264 15
Sutton on Sea19 24302 15246 17
St Michael's29 15147 2998 32
Hagworthingham27 16249 22234 19
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby22 22293 17220 21
Trinity26 17286 18239 18
Wainfleet26 18259 21197 23
Sibsey & Stickney18 26277 19214 22
St Margaret's24 19209 23162 24
Grimoldby24 21118 32136 25
Burgh le Marsh9 30176 2598 31
Woodhall Spa19 25176 26119 28
Croft11 29176 27136 26
Wragby7 34162 28121 27
Legbourne14 2879 3661 34
Halton Holegate8 3196 33104 29
Tetney7 33128 30103 30
St Mary's2 36127 3164 33
Withern & Theddlethorpe8 3289 3555 36
Friskney4 3592 3457 35

Alford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 20259
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Alford in July 2025

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

1. Chauntry Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Alder Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Spanning Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westfields (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Carr Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Mount Pleasant (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hanby Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
10. Finsbury Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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