Crime Rate in Chapel St Leonards: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chapel St Leonards

The total recorded crimes in Chapel St Leonards, East Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chapel St Leonards crime rate of 21.46 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 Chapel St Leonards, encompassing approximately 1,817 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Chapel St Leonards Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grasmere Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Gatrum Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Trunch Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chapel St Leonards?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Chapel St Leonards reported a higher crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 441 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chapel St Leonards witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Chapel St Leonards experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 464 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chapel St Leonards witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Lindsey, Chapel St Leonards has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Chapel St Leonards Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chapel St Leonards has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 21.46 ranking 9th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Chapel St Leonards crimes were 441. The crime rate of Chapel St Leonards in 2024 was 242.68 (year) or 20.22 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chapel St Leonards were around 464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 255.34 (year) or 21.28 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chapel St Leonards)CrimesRank (Chapel St Leonards)CrimesRank (Chapel St Leonards)
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
Tetford & Donington24 16298 16382 10
North Holme29 12394 10296 14
Spilsby32 10368 11301 13
Willoughby with Sloothby12 27357 12333 11
Trinity30 11286 18239 18
Alford20 20346 13313 12
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

Chapel St Leonards Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 202418
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202520
February 20257
January 20258
December 202421
November 202411
October 202423
September 202417
August 202427
July 202422
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
October 20241

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20249
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
November 202410
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Chapel St Leonards in May 2025

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

1. Grasmere Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
2. Gatrum Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
3. Trunch Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Tavern Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Draycott Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. South Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Acacia Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Leonards Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wigg Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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