Crime Rate in Croft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croft

The total recorded crimes in Croft, East Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croft crime rate of 0.63 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 Croft, encompassing approximately 18,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Croft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thorpe Bank with total crimes: 2
  • Ings Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Croft?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Croft demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 176 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Croft recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Croft had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 136 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Croft recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Croft Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Croft has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 0.63 ranking 26th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Croft crimes were 176. The crime rate of Croft in 2024 was 97.19 (year) or 8.10 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Croft were around 136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.06 (year) or 7.59 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croft)CrimesRank (Croft)CrimesRank (Croft)
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
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
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

Croft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 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 (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242
July 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Croft in May 2025

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

1. Thorpe Bank (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ings Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Wainfleet Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wainfleet Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Thorpe Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brambleberry Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Croft Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Croft Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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