Crime Rate in Spilsby: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spilsby

The total recorded crimes in Spilsby, East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spilsby crime rate of 22.56 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 Spilsby, encompassing approximately 1,374 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Spilsby Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Market Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Eresby Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Winston Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Spilsby?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Spilsby demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 368 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Spilsby witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Spilsby had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 301 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Spilsby witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Spilsby Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Spilsby has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 22.56 ranking 14th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Spilsby crimes were 368. The crime rate of Spilsby in 2024 was 267.83 (year) or 22.32 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spilsby were around 301 crimes with yearly crime rate of 219.07 (year) or 18.26 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spilsby)CrimesRank (Spilsby)CrimesRank (Spilsby)
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
Priory & St James'79 6848 6699 6
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
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

Spilsby Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202513
April 20259
March 202511
February 202510
January 202510
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20259
April 202521
March 202514
February 20259
January 202514
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20257
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20252
November 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Spilsby in July 2025

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

1. Old Market Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Eresby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Winston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Jacks Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. Stones Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashby Meadows (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Woodlands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West End Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poole'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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