Crime Rate in Priory & St James': Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory & St James'

The total recorded crimes in Priory & St James', East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory & St James' crime rate of 6.06 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 Priory & St James', encompassing approximately 13,036 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-26.92% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Priory & St James' Crime Hotspots

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

  • Michael Foale Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Albion Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Priory & St James'?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Priory & St James' reported a higher crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 848 crimes compared to 427. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Priory & St James' witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Priory & St James' experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 699 crimes compared to 363. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Priory & St James' witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Lindsey, Priory & St James' has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Priory & St James' Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Priory & St James' has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 6.06 ranking 6th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Priory & St James' crimes were 848. The crime rate of Priory & St James' in 2024 was 65.05 (year) or 5.42 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priory & St James' were around 699 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.62 (year) or 4.47 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory & St James')CrimesRank (Priory & St James')CrimesRank (Priory & St James')
Scarbrough & Seacroft278 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's94 3908 4879 2
Winthorpe94 4974 2780 5
Ingoldmells129 2941 3867 3
Mablethorpe92 5876 5861 4
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

Priory & St James' Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting 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 (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (19 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
May 202524
April 202519
March 202529
February 202514
January 202515
December 202420
November 20249
October 202427
September 20247
August 202421

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202521
April 202524
March 20258
February 202511
January 202523
December 20246
November 202419
October 202414
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202526
May 202514
April 202516
March 202514
February 202514
January 202520
December 202421
November 202419
October 202418
September 202424
August 202415

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Priory & St James' in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Priory & St James' postcode area is presented below.

1. Michael Foale Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Albion Place (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Monks Dyke Head (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Millgood Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
6. Northgate (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
7. Spout Yard (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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