Crime Rate in Gainsborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gainsborough

The total recorded crimes in Gainsborough, Ipswich, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough crime rate of 3.89 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 Gainsborough, encompassing approximately 21,606 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Gainsborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lely Road with total crimes: 6
  • Holbrook Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hulver Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Gainsborough?

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

  • Relative to Ipswich:

    • In 2024, Gainsborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ipswich average, with 893 crimes compared to 927.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Gainsborough witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

    • In 2023, Gainsborough had fewer crimes than the Ipswich average, with 821 crimes compared to 981. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Gainsborough witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other areas in the Ipswich.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ipswich, Gainsborough has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Gainsborough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gainsborough has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 6th out of 15 in the Ipswich, UK

In 2024, the total Gainsborough crimes were 893. The crime rate of Gainsborough in 2024 was 41.33 (year) or 3.44 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Ipswich.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gainsborough were around 821 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.00 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Ipswich.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gainsborough)CrimesRank (Gainsborough)CrimesRank (Gainsborough)
Alexandra277 13,342 13,638 1
Westgate166 21,549 21,693 2
Gipping129 31,406 31,669 3
Bridge100 41,064 41,098 4
Priory Heath96 5973 51,037 5
Whitehouse84 7891 7816 7
Whitton80 8679 8703 8
Holywells56 9596 11668 9
St John's50 11624 9634 12
Stoke Park43 12603 10648 10
Sprites51 10583 12642 11
St Margaret's38 13368 16452 13
Bixley15 16440 13436 14
Castle Hill26 14421 14333 16
Rushmere25 15400 15408 15

Gainsborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202515
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 202513
December 20246
November 20246
October 202411
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 328 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202539
May 202525
April 202523
March 202536
February 202510
January 202511
December 202419
November 202434
October 202437
September 202430
August 202431

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20256
March 202515
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20251
March 20251
December 20244
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Gainsborough in July 2025

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

1. Lely Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Holbrook Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Hulver Court (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
4. Windermere Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
5. Landseer Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Hogarth Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Reynolds Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Stubbs Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Reynolds Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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