Crime Rate in Priory & St James': Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory & St James'

The total recorded crimes in Priory & St James', East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory & St James' crime rate of 4.76 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 Priory & St James', encompassing approximately 13,036 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (107.14% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Priory & St James' Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millgood Close with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Priory & St James'?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Priory & St James' reported a higher crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 848 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Priory & St James' witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Priory & St James' experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 699 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Priory & St James' witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Lindsey, Priory & St James' has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Priory & St James' Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Priory & St James' has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 4.76 ranking 3th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Priory & St James' crimes were 848. The crime rate of Priory & St James' in 2024 was 65.05 (year) or 5.42 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priory & St James' were around 699 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.62 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 6 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
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
Alford25 17346 13313 12
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

Priory & St James' Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 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 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 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 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202520
December 202421
November 202419
October 202418
September 202424
August 202415
July 202426
June 202428
May 202420
April 202417

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202523
December 20246
November 202419
October 202414
September 202419
August 202416
July 202412
June 202430
May 20249
April 20242

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202514
January 202515
December 202420
November 20249
October 202427
September 20247
August 202421
July 202412
June 202442
May 202426
April 20246

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Priory & St James' in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Priory & St James' postcode area is presented below.

1. Millgood Close (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour15
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B1520 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ramsgate Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Burnt Hill Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Priory Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spout Yard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. New Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Butcher Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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