Crime Rate in Lincoln: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lincoln

The total recorded crimes in Lincoln, UK in February 2026 are around 1,121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lincoln crime rate of 10.80 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (399) incidents (7.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (228) incidents (-23.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (184) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lincoln Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark Street with total crimes: 29
  • St Mary'S Street with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Lincoln has recorded 1,121 crimes with crime rate of 10.80 ranking 2621th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven501 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland582 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven773 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey625 59,006 47,348 4
Boston599 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,096 315,380 313,062 2

Lincoln Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 399 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 228 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (372 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (299 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 440 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 302 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (416 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (288 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (448 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (273 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (407 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (294 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (410 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (354 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 212 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202614
December 202517
November 202520
October 202522
September 202521
August 202513
July 202511
June 202519
May 202513
April 202522
March 202513
February 202510

A total of 285 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202627
December 202517
November 202521
October 202527
September 202519
August 202524
July 202517
June 202525
May 202526
April 202523
March 202522
February 202525

A total of 176 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202624
January 202613
December 202511
November 202518
October 202512
September 202513
August 202516
July 202514
June 202511
May 202519
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255

A total of 2532 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 194.77 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026184
January 2026184
December 2025174
November 2025250
October 2025205
September 2025226
August 2025175
July 2025183
June 2025205
May 2025200
April 2025161
March 2025190
February 2025195

A total of 364 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202632
December 202531
November 202536
October 202536
September 202541
August 202524
July 202517
June 202527
May 202524
April 202526
March 202520
February 202525

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 1272 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 97.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202665
January 202675
December 202584
November 2025128
October 202597
September 2025113
August 202588
July 2025127
June 2025121
May 202588
April 202593
March 2025106
February 202587

A total of 116 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20269
December 202511
November 20256
October 202512
September 20258
August 202513
July 202516
June 20258
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 723 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.62 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202640
January 202641
December 202574
November 202550
October 202563
September 202570
August 202568
July 202550
June 202558
May 202554
April 202560
March 202556
February 202539

A total of 360 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202624
December 202532
November 202527
October 202526
September 202517
August 202540
July 202542
June 202519
May 202523
April 202524
March 202537
February 202530

A total of 1201 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 92.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202685
December 202590
November 2025103
October 202590
September 202575
August 202594
July 2025111
June 202591
May 202589
April 202597
March 2025108
February 202589

A total of 329 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202626
December 202526
November 202529
October 202527
September 202533
August 202527
July 202525
June 202527
May 202527
April 202518
March 202524
February 202521

A total of 4041 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 310.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 371 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026228
January 2026299
December 2025302
November 2025288
October 2025273
September 2025294
August 2025354
July 2025367
June 2025371
May 2025360
April 2025317
March 2025325
February 2025263

A total of 5528 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 425.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 532 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026399
January 2026372
December 2025440
November 2025416
October 2025448
September 2025407
August 2025410
July 2025532
June 2025433
May 2025435
April 2025379
March 2025456
February 2025401

High Crime Locations Lincoln in February 2026

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

1. St Mark Street (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
2. St Mary'S Street (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting4
Public order4
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Drugs1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Public order4
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Other theft1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Public order2

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