Crime Rate in Winthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Winthorpe, East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winthorpe crime rate of 13.04 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 Winthorpe, encompassing approximately 5,367 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Winthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1451 with total crimes: 13
  • Glentworth Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Seathorne Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Winthorpe?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Winthorpe reported a higher crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 974 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Winthorpe witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Winthorpe experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 780 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Winthorpe witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Lindsey, Winthorpe has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Winthorpe Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Winthorpe has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 13.04 ranking 2th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Winthorpe crimes were 974. The crime rate of Winthorpe in 2024 was 181.46 (year) or 15.12 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Winthorpe were around 780 crimes with yearly crime rate of 145.32 (year) or 12.11 (month) ranking 5 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
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
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

Winthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 202517
December 20244
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202524
January 202519
December 202437
November 202432
October 202425
September 202435
August 202427
July 202439
June 202482
May 202426
April 202422

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202517
January 20257
December 20249
November 202415
October 20245
September 202417
August 20245
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
January 202514
December 202415
November 202417
October 202415
September 202413
August 202426
July 202417
June 202416
May 202410
April 202414

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 202414
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Winthorpe in March 2025

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

1. B1451 (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Glentworth Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Seathorne Crescent (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Castleton Boulevard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Lady Matilda'S Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. North Parade (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Sea View Pullover (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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