Crime Rate in St Margaret's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Margaret's

The total recorded crimes in St Margaret's, East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Margaret's crime rate of 1.29 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 St Margaret's, encompassing approximately 18,542 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Margaret's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Ash Close with total crimes: 3
  • Albatross Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is St Margaret's?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, St Margaret's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 209 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Margaret's recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, St Margaret's had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 162 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Margaret's recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Margaret's Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the St Margaret's has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 1.29 ranking 19th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total St Margaret's crimes were 209. The crime rate of St Margaret's in 2024 was 19.85 (year) or 1.65 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Margaret's were around 162 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.38 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Margaret's)CrimesRank (St Margaret's)CrimesRank (St Margaret's)
Scarbrough & Seacroft278 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's94 3908 4879 2
Winthorpe94 4974 2780 5
Ingoldmells129 2941 3867 3
Mablethorpe92 5876 5861 4
Priory & St James'79 6848 6699 6
Coningsby & Mareham76 7827 7621 7
Horncastle47 9537 8494 8
Chapel St Leonards65 8441 9464 9
Tetford & Donington20 23298 16382 10
North Holme39 11394 10296 14
Marshchapel & Somercotes41 10321 14223 20
Willoughby with Sloothby24 20357 12333 11
Spilsby31 14368 11301 13
Alford35 12346 13313 12
Roughton33 13276 20255 16
Binbrook15 27186 24264 15
Sutton on Sea19 24302 15246 17
St Michael's29 15147 2998 32
Hagworthingham27 16249 22234 19
Holton-le-Clay & North Thoresby22 22293 17220 21
Trinity26 17286 18239 18
Wainfleet26 18259 21197 23
Sibsey & Stickney18 26277 19214 22
Grimoldby24 21118 32136 25
Burgh le Marsh9 30176 2598 31
Woodhall Spa19 25176 26119 28
Croft11 29176 27136 26
Wragby7 34162 28121 27
Legbourne14 2879 3661 34
Halton Holegate8 3196 33104 29
Tetney7 33128 30103 30
St Mary's2 36127 3164 33
Withern & Theddlethorpe8 3289 3555 36
Friskney4 3592 3457 35

St Margaret's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202510
April 202514
March 20257
February 20259
January 202514
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20253
April 20257
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 202417
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations St Margaret's in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the St Margaret's postcode area is presented below.

1. Jubilee Crescent (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ash Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Albatross Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Plover Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Harrier Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hawksmede Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Keddington Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Christopher Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. David Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Theodore West Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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