Crime Rate in Sutton on Sea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton on Sea

The total recorded crimes in Sutton on Sea, East Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton on Sea crime rate of 22.90 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 Sutton on Sea, encompassing approximately 1,178 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Sutton on Sea Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Clements Close with total crimes: 5
  • Stanton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sutton on Sea?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Sutton on Sea demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 302 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sutton on Sea witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Sutton on Sea had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 246 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sutton on Sea witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton on Sea Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sutton on Sea has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 22.90 ranking 13th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton on Sea crimes were 302. The crime rate of Sutton on Sea in 2024 was 256.17 (year) or 21.35 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton on Sea were around 246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 208.67 (year) or 17.39 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton on Sea)CrimesRank (Sutton on Sea)CrimesRank (Sutton on Sea)
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
Marshchapel & Somercotes25 15321 14223 20
Sibsey & Stickney26 14277 19214 22
Binbrook24 18186 24264 15
Roughton24 17276 20255 16
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

Sutton on Sea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 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, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 202414
August 20248
July 20247
June 202432
May 20248

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton on Sea in May 2025

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

1. St Clements Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Stanton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Victoria Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Queens Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lewis Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Cades Field Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. De La Bere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Sharmans Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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