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 March 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Margaret's crime rate of 0.97 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Margaret's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theodore West Way with total crimes: 4
  • Canal Close with total crimes: 3
  • The Moorings with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the St Margaret's has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 1.19 ranking 24th 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.

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
Roughton18 22276 20255 16
Hagworthingham21 18249 22234 19
Grimoldby20 19118 32136 25
Wainfleet19 20259 21197 23
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

St Margaret's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20247
November 20246
October 202417
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 202514
December 20249
November 202410
October 202410
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
April 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations St Margaret's in March 2025

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

1. Theodore West Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Canal Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Moorings (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
4. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Poplar Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Harrier Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ash Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Willow Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albatross Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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