Crime Rate in Lincoln: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lincoln

The total recorded crimes in Lincoln, UK in July 2025 are around 1,519 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lincoln crime rate of 14.63 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 Lincoln, encompassing approximately 103,814 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (532) incidents (22.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (367) incidents (-1.08% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (183) incidents (-10.73% decrease)
Lincoln Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 25
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • B1003 with total crimes: 21

Lincoln Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is Lincoln?

To understand the safety of Lincoln, we need to analyze Lincoln crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Lincoln has recorded 18,953 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 182.57 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 12 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 14,313 crimes with a crime rate of 137.87, ranking it 39 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Lincoln reported a higher crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 18,953 crimes compared to 11,245. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Lincoln recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lincoln experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 14,313 crimes compared to 8,737. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Lincoln recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Lincoln is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, Lincoln has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Lincoln Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Abbey (305 crimes), and the safest, Witham (38 crimes), is 267 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Lincoln.

Similarly, the area of Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell (279 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hartsholme & Birchwood East (55 crimes), with a difference of 224 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Lincoln.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Abbey305
Park249
Carholme165
Boultham154
Moorland137

Safest Wards:

Minster100
Castle98
Glebe82
Hartsholme66
Witham38

Most Dangerous Areas:

Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell279
Pelham Bridge & South Common214
Wharf & University186
Cathedral & West Common179
Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor138

Safest Areas:

Boultham & New Boultham111
Ermine100
Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck78
Glebe Park66
Hartsholme & Birchwood East55

Lincoln Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lincoln has recorded 1,519 crimes with crime rate of 14.63 ranking 2620th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total Lincoln crimes were 18,953. The crime rate of Lincoln in 2024 was 182.57 (year) or 15.21 (month) ranking it 12 danzarous in the UK. Lincoln ranked 1 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lincoln were around 14,313 crimes with yearly crime rate of 137.87 (year) or 11.49 (month) ranking 39 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, Lincoln ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Lincoln

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven597 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland745 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven935 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey811 59,006 47,348 4
Boston821 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,496 315,380 313,062 2

Lincoln 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 532 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 367 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (433 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (371 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (435 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (360 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (379 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (317 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (456 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (325 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 401 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 263 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (435 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (280 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 502 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 298 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (543 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (243 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (461 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (310 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (538 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (268 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (469 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (355 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202525
May 202526
April 202523
March 202522
February 202525
January 202516
December 202428
November 202429
October 202440
September 202428
August 202424

A total of 3749 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 312.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 371 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025367
June 2025371
May 2025360
April 2025317
March 2025325
February 2025263
January 2025280
December 2024298
November 2024235
October 2024310
September 2024268
August 2024355

A total of 203 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202519
May 202513
April 202522
March 202513
February 202510
January 202516
December 202413
November 202428
October 202418
September 202424
August 202416

A total of 723 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 87 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202558
May 202554
April 202560
March 202556
February 202539
January 202557
December 202451
November 202479
October 202469
September 202487
August 202463

A total of 1253 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 104.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 127 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025127
June 2025121
May 202588
April 202593
March 2025106
February 202587
January 202578
December 2024102
November 2024111
October 2024108
September 2024109
August 2024123

A total of 5584 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 465.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 543 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025532
June 2025433
May 2025435
April 2025379
March 2025456
February 2025401
January 2025435
December 2024502
November 2024543
October 2024461
September 2024538
August 2024469

A total of 2409 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 200.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 243 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025183
June 2025205
May 2025200
April 2025161
March 2025190
February 2025195
January 2025184
December 2024181
November 2024243
October 2024221
September 2024243
August 2024203

A total of 342 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202527
April 202518
March 202524
February 202521
January 202526
December 202428
November 202430
October 202444
September 202443
August 202429

A total of 109 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 202416
November 20248
October 20245
September 202414
August 202412

A total of 135 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202519
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 202415
October 202416
September 202415
August 202410

A total of 380 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202519
May 202523
April 202524
March 202537
February 202530
January 202534
December 202429
November 202438
October 202427
September 202442
August 202435

A total of 1227 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 102.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025111
June 202591
May 202589
April 202597
March 2025108
February 202589
January 2025103
December 202499
November 2024116
October 2024111
September 2024104
August 2024109

A total of 284 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202527
May 202524
April 202526
March 202520
February 202525
January 202520
December 202416
November 202437
October 202426
September 202423
August 202423

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246

High Crime Locations Lincoln in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order2
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
3. B1003 (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Drugs1
4. Foss Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Public order5
Burglary1
5. St Mark Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Robbery1
Burglary1
6. Brook Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2

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