Crime Rate in East Lindsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Lindsey

The total recorded crimes in East Lindsey, UK in January 2026 are around 986 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Lindsey crime rate of 6.93 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 East Lindsey, encompassing approximately 142,295 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (432) incidents (7.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (205) incidents (-7.24% decrease)
  • Other theft: (75) incidents (31.58% increase)
East Lindsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Barbara Road with total crimes: 14
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 14

East Lindsey Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is East Lindsey?

To understand the safety of East Lindsey, we need to analyze East Lindsey crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • East Lindsey has recorded 15,380 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 108.09 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 116 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 13,062 crimes with a crime rate of 91.80, ranking it 148 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, East Lindsey reported a higher crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 15,380 crimes compared to 11,245. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, East Lindsey recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Lindsey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 13,062 crimes compared to 8,737. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, East Lindsey recorded fewer crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, East Lindsey is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, East Lindsey has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

East Lindsey Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Scarbrough & Seacroft (178 crimes), and the safest, Wragby (3 crimes), is 175 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across East Lindsey.

Similarly, the area of Skegness Town (152 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Sutton-on-Sea (28 crimes), with a difference of 124 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within East Lindsey.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Scarbrough & Seacroft178
Mablethorpe73
St Clement's67
Priory & St James'53
Coningsby & Mareham46

Safest Wards:

Friskney5
Halton Holegate5
Tetney5
Withern & Theddlethorpe4
Wragby3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Skegness Town152
Skegness South84
Mablethorpe76
Louth North & East72
Ingoldmells & Chapel St Leonards66

Safest Areas:

Marshchapel, Somercotes & Grimoldby32
Horncastle30
Wainfleet All Saints30
Mareham, Sibsey & New Leake29
Sutton-on-Sea28

East Lindsey Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the East Lindsey has recorded 986 crimes with crime rate of 6.93 ranking 143th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total East Lindsey crimes were 15,380. The crime rate of East Lindsey in 2024 was 108.09 (year) or 9.01 (month) ranking it 116 danzarous in the UK. East Lindsey ranked 2 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Lindsey were around 13,062 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.80 (year) or 7.65 (month) ranking 148 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, East Lindsey ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 2 as per crime rate of East Lindsey

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven549 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland584 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven788 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey635 59,006 47,348 4
Boston696 48,490 25,908 3
Lincoln1,203 118,953 114,313 1

East Lindsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (432 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (205 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 401 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 221 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (405 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (228 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (440 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (272 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (434 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (280 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (527 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (362 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 590 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 365 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (490 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (314 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (419 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (313 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (426 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (316 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (389 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (316 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 329 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 214 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3406 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 283.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 365 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026205
December 2025221
November 2025228
October 2025272
September 2025280
August 2025362
July 2025365
June 2025314
May 2025313
April 2025316
March 2025316
February 2025214

A total of 94 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20258
November 20257
October 20256
September 20258
August 202510
July 202512
June 20256
May 202512
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 326 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202622
December 202526
November 202541
October 202523
September 202524
August 202526
July 202538
June 202522
May 202524
April 202527
March 202527
February 202526

A total of 59 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20255
November 20257
October 20251
September 20258
August 20254
July 20256
June 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 236 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202517
November 202517
October 202519
September 202510
August 202524
July 202526
June 202525
May 202518
April 202526
March 202515
February 202513

A total of 1111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202668
December 202576
November 202576
October 2025103
September 202597
August 2025132
July 2025132
June 202589
May 2025101
April 202591
March 202574
February 202572

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
February 20251

A total of 335 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202532
November 202521
October 202529
September 202540
August 202527
July 202540
June 202520
May 202518
April 202531
March 202534
February 202519

A total of 669 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202642
December 202564
November 202561
October 202566
September 202554
August 202556
July 202574
June 202566
May 202552
April 202558
March 202545
February 202531

A total of 1011 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.25 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202653
December 2025110
November 202589
October 202571
September 202592
August 202583
July 202563
June 202590
May 2025109
April 202596
March 202576
February 202579

A total of 875 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 72.92 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202675
December 202557
November 202551
October 202596
September 202565
August 202590
July 202595
June 202577
May 202551
April 202574
March 202576
February 202568

A total of 531 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202548
November 202540
October 202541
September 202552
August 202549
July 202548
June 202541
May 202534
April 202554
March 202548
February 202553

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 5282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 440.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 590 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026432
December 2025401
November 2025405
October 2025440
September 2025434
August 2025527
July 2025590
June 2025490
May 2025419
April 2025426
March 2025389
February 2025329

High Crime Locations East Lindsey in January 2026

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

1. West Lane (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences15
2. Barbara Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Other crime1
3. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime2
Public order2
Possession of weapons2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Back Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
6. Pelham Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1

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