Crime Rate in Croft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Croft

The total recorded crimes in Croft, East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Croft crime rate of 0.53 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 Croft, encompassing approximately 18,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Croft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wedland Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Batemans Court with total crimes: 2
  • Thorpe Bank with total crimes: 1

How safe is Croft?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Croft demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 176 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Croft recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 35 other cities.

    • In 2023, Croft had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 136 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Croft recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 35 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Croft Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Croft has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 8.08 ranking 31th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Croft crimes were 176. The crime rate of Croft in 2024 was 97.19 (year) or 8.10 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Croft were around 136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.06 (year) or 7.59 (month) ranking 26 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
St Margaret's18 24209 23162 24
Burgh le Marsh13 26176 2598 31
St Michael's17 25147 2998 32
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

Croft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 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 Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 202418
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
September 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Croft in March 2025

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

1. Wedland Lane (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Batemans Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Thorpe Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Wainfleet Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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