Crime Rate in Legbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Legbourne

The total recorded crimes in Legbourne, East Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Legbourne crime rate of 264.90 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 Legbourne, encompassing approximately 15 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Legbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kenwick Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Conker Grove with total crimes: 1

How safe is Legbourne?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Legbourne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 79 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Legbourne recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Legbourne had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 61 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Legbourne recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Legbourne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Legbourne has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 264.90 ranking 35th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Legbourne crimes were 79. The crime rate of Legbourne in 2024 was 5231.79 (year) or 435.98 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Legbourne were around 61 crimes with yearly crime rate of 4039.74 (year) or 336.64 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Legbourne)CrimesRank (Legbourne)CrimesRank (Legbourne)
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
Sutton on Sea27 13302 15246 17
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

Legbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Legbourne in May 2025

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

1. Kenwick Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Conker Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cowslip Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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