Crime Rate in Legbourne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Legbourne

The total recorded crimes in Legbourne, East Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Legbourne crime rate of 794.70 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Legbourne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • North Elkington Lane with total crimes: 2
  • A157 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Legbourne has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 794.70 ranking 29th 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.

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
Croft10 31176 27136 26
Woodhall Spa12 30176 26119 28
Wragby8 32162 28121 27
St Mary's12 27127 3164 33
Halton Holegate7 3396 33104 29
Tetney7 34128 30103 30
Friskney2 3692 3457 35
Withern & Theddlethorpe4 3589 3555 36

Legbourne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 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
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. North Elkington Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. A157 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Manor Park (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coggles Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Conker Grove (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Acorn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. St Helens Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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