Crime Rate in Roughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roughton

The total recorded crimes in Roughton, East Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roughton crime rate of 258.90 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 Roughton, encompassing approximately 92 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Roughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 12
  • Hunters Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Pinfold Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Roughton?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Roughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 276 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Roughton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Roughton had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 255 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Roughton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Roughton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Roughton has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 258.90 ranking 17th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Roughton crimes were 276. The crime rate of Roughton in 2024 was 2977.35 (year) or 248.11 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Roughton were around 255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2750.81 (year) or 229.23 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Roughton)CrimesRank (Roughton)CrimesRank (Roughton)
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
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

Roughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (9 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 (12 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 202512
January 202512
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
September 20243
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20259
February 20259
December 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20253
October 20243
May 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

High Crime Locations Roughton in May 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12
2. Hunters Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Grange Park (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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