Crime Rate in Alford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alford

The total recorded crimes in Alford, East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alford crime rate of 18.99 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Alford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Road with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Conlie Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Alford has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 18.99 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Lindsey)CrimesRank (East Lindsey)CrimesRank (East Lindsey)
Scarbrough & Seacroft175 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's62 4908 4879 2
Winthorpe70 2974 2780 5
Ingoldmells58 5941 3867 3
Priory & St James'62 3848 6699 6
Mablethorpe49 6876 5861 4
Coningsby & Mareham49 7827 7621 7
Horncastle40 10537 8494 8
Chapel St Leonards47 8441 9464 9
Willoughby with Sloothby42 9357 12333 11
Tetford & Donington12 28298 16382 10
North Holme25 16394 10296 14
Spilsby39 11368 11301 13
Sibsey & Stickney33 12277 19214 22
Binbrook30 13186 24264 15
Marshchapel & Somercotes19 21321 14223 20
Trinity30 14286 18239 18
Sutton on Sea18 23302 15246 17
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby26 15293 17220 21
Roughton18 22276 20255 16
Hagworthingham21 18249 22234 19
Grimoldby20 19118 32136 25
Wainfleet19 20259 21197 23
St Margaret's18 24209 23162 24
Burgh le Marsh13 26176 2598 31
St Michael's17 25147 2998 32
Croft10 31176 27136 26
Woodhall Spa12 30176 26119 28
Wragby8 32162 28121 27
St Mary's12 27127 3164 33
Halton Holegate7 3396 33104 29
Legbourne12 2979 3661 34
Tetney7 34128 30103 30
Friskney2 3692 3457 35
Withern & Theddlethorpe4 3589 3555 36

Alford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20256
December 202414
November 20245
October 202413
September 202418
August 202411
July 202414
June 202428
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Alford in March 2025

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

1. Wood Road (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Conlie Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Hazel Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alder Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. South Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dashwood Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Carr Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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