Crime Rate in Sutton on Sea: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sutton on Sea

The total recorded crimes in Sutton on Sea, East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sutton on Sea crime rate of 16.12 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 Sutton on Sea, encompassing approximately 1,178 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Sutton on Sea Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marine Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • De La Bere Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • St Clements Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sutton on Sea?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Sutton on Sea demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 302 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Sutton on Sea witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Sutton on Sea had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 246 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sutton on Sea witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sutton on Sea Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sutton on Sea has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 16.12 ranking 24th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Sutton on Sea crimes were 302. The crime rate of Sutton on Sea in 2024 was 256.17 (year) or 21.35 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sutton on Sea were around 246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 208.67 (year) or 17.39 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sutton on Sea)CrimesRank (Sutton on Sea)CrimesRank (Sutton on Sea)
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
Spilsby31 14368 11301 13
Alford35 12346 13313 12
Roughton33 13276 20255 16
Binbrook15 27186 24264 15
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

Sutton on Sea Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 202517
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 202414
August 20248

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 202510
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sutton on Sea in July 2025

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

1. Marine Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. De La Bere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Clements Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Sharmans Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Trusthorpe Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Evergreen Walk (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Victoria Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Sandringham Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Cades Field Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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