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 May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory & St James' crime rate of 5.60 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Priory & St James' Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albion Place with total crimes: 7
  • New Street with total crimes: 6
  • Vickers Lane with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Priory & St James' has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 5.60 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory & St James')CrimesRank (Priory & St James')CrimesRank (Priory & St James')
Scarbrough & Seacroft198 13,041 12,366 1
St Clement's61 6908 4879 2
Winthorpe64 5974 2780 5
Ingoldmells103 2941 3867 3
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
Legbourne4 3579 3661 34

Priory & St James' Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202524
March 20258
February 202511
January 202523
December 20246
November 202419
October 202414
September 202419
August 202416
July 202412
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202516
March 202514
February 202514
January 202520
December 202421
November 202419
October 202418
September 202424
August 202415
July 202426
June 202428
May 202420

A total of 265 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202519
March 202529
February 202514
January 202515
December 202420
November 20249
October 202427
September 20247
August 202421
July 202412
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 202412

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations Priory & St James' in May 2025

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

1. Albion Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
2. New Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vickers Lane (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Millgood Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
5. Michael Foale Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parsons Halt (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spout Yard (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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