Crime Rate in Roughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Roughton

The total recorded crimes in Roughton, East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Roughton crime rate of 194.17 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Roughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Town Hill Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Park/Open Space 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Roughton has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 194.17 ranking 22th 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.

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
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
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

Roughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (9 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 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 202512
January 202512
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
July 20246
June 202418
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
December 20243
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
July 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
April 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Moor Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Town Hill Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
4. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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