Crime Rate in Wainfleet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wainfleet

The total recorded crimes in Wainfleet, East Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wainfleet crime rate of 221.65 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 Wainfleet, encompassing approximately 117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wainfleet Crime Hotspots

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

  • St John Street with total crimes: 4
  • Merrifield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Barkham Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wainfleet?

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

  • Relative to East Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Wainfleet demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Lindsey average, with 259 crimes compared to 427.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wainfleet recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Wainfleet had fewer crimes than the East Lindsey average, with 197 crimes compared to 363. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wainfleet recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 35 other areas in the East Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wainfleet Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wainfleet has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 221.65 ranking 18th out of 35 in the East Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Wainfleet crimes were 259. The crime rate of Wainfleet in 2024 was 2208.01 (year) or 184.00 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wainfleet were around 197 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1679.45 (year) or 139.95 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the East Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wainfleet)CrimesRank (Wainfleet)CrimesRank (Wainfleet)
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
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
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

Wainfleet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (7 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (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 (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20257
January 20253

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Wainfleet in July 2025

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

1. St John Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Merrifield Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Barkham Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. John Wesley Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Groose Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Back Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Patten Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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