Crime Rate in Winthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Winthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Winthorpe, East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 94 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Winthorpe crime rate of 17.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Winthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the East Lindsey.

    • 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 areas in the East Lindsey.

  • 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 July 2025 the Winthorpe has recorded 94 crimes with crime rate of 17.51 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Winthorpe)CrimesRank (Winthorpe)CrimesRank (Winthorpe)
Scarbrough & Seacroft278 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's94 3908 4879 2
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
St Margaret's24 19209 23162 24
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

Winthorpe 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 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202537
May 202519
April 202524
March 202526
February 202524
January 202519
December 202437
November 202432
October 202425
September 202435
August 202427

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202510
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 202414
August 20246

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
May 20258
April 202518
March 202516
February 202521
January 202514
December 202415
November 202417
October 202415
September 202413
August 202426

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20242

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202514
May 202513
April 202514
March 20253
February 202517
January 20257
December 20249
November 202415
October 20245
September 202417
August 20245

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

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 July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. B1451 (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. St Andrew'S Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Roman Bank (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lady Matilda'S Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
10. Seathorne Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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