Crime Rate in Lincoln: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lincoln

The total recorded crimes in Lincoln, UK in March 2025 are around 1,377 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lincoln crime rate of 13.26 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (456) incidents (13.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (325) incidents (23.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (190) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
Lincoln Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mary'S Street with total crimes: 23
  • Woodhall Drive with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 20

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, Park (239 crimes), and the safest, Witham (29 crimes), is 210 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Lincoln.

Similarly, the area of Pelham Bridge & South Common (203 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hartsholme & Birchwood East (34 crimes), with a difference of 169 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Lincoln.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Park239
Abbey203
Boultham175
Carholme166
Minster125

Safest Wards:

Birchwood98
Glebe89
Moorland86
Hartsholme54
Witham29

Most Dangerous Areas:

Pelham Bridge & South Common203
Monks Road, St Giles & Greetwell197
Wharf & University178
Cathedral & West Common168
Ermine135

Safest Areas:

Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor104
Birchwood West89
Glebe Park79
Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck56
Hartsholme & Birchwood East34

Lincoln Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lincoln has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 65.27 ranking 7055th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven494 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland690 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven862 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey649 59,006 47,348 4
Boston628 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,111 315,380 313,062 2

Lincoln Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 446 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 343 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (938 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (610 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 311 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202525
January 202520
December 202416
November 202437
October 202426
September 202423
August 202423
July 202441
June 202480

A total of 5189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 518.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 938 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025456
February 2025401
January 2025435
December 2024502
November 2024543
October 2024461
September 2024538
August 2024469
July 2024446
June 2024938

A total of 350 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202521
January 202526
December 202428
November 202430
October 202444
September 202443
August 202429
July 202435
June 202470

A total of 194 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202516
December 202413
November 202428
October 202418
September 202424
August 202416
July 202414
June 202442

A total of 3287 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 328.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 610 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025325
February 2025263
January 2025280
December 2024298
November 2024235
October 2024310
September 2024268
August 2024355
July 2024343
June 2024610

A total of 101 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20255
December 202416
November 20248
October 20245
September 202414
August 202412
July 202410
June 202418

A total of 2335 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 233.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025190
February 2025195
January 2025184
December 2024181
November 2024243
October 2024221
September 2024243
August 2024203
July 2024209
June 2024466

A total of 738 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202539
January 202557
December 202451
November 202479
October 202469
September 202487
August 202463
July 202467
June 2024170

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 1149 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 114.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 206 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025106
February 202587
January 202578
December 2024102
November 2024111
October 2024108
September 2024109
August 2024123
July 2024119
June 2024206

A total of 126 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 202415
October 202416
September 202415
August 202410
July 202411
June 202436

A total of 366 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202530
January 202534
December 202429
November 202438
October 202427
September 202442
August 202435
July 202434
June 202460

A total of 286 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202525
January 202516
December 202428
November 202429
October 202440
September 202428
August 202424
July 202420
June 202454

A total of 1166 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 116.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 214 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025108
February 202589
January 2025103
December 202499
November 2024116
October 2024111
September 2024104
August 2024109
July 2024113
June 2024214

High Crime Locations Lincoln in March 2025

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

1. St Mary'S Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft2
Theft from the person1
2. Woodhall Drive (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Vehicle crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Mathews Close (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16

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