Crime Rate in Birchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchwood

The total recorded crimes in Birchwood, Lincoln, UK in July 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchwood crime rate of 3.24 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 Birchwood, encompassing approximately 38,526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
Birchwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 8
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Old Wood with total crimes: 6

How safe is Birchwood?

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

  • Relative to Lincoln:

    • In 2024, Birchwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincoln average, with 987 crimes compared to 1723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Birchwood recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

    • In 2023, Birchwood had fewer crimes than the Lincoln average, with 748 crimes compared to 1,301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Birchwood recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Birchwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Birchwood has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 1.79 ranking 6th out of 10 in the Lincoln, UK

In 2024, the total Birchwood crimes were 987. The crime rate of Birchwood in 2024 was 25.62 (year) or 2.13 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Lincoln.

In 2023, the total crimes in Birchwood were around 748 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.31 (year) or 1.94 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Lincoln.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Birchwood)CrimesRank (Birchwood)CrimesRank (Birchwood)
Abbey305 13,496 22,863 1
Park249 23,672 12,767 2
Boultham154 42,088 31,515 3
Carholme165 31,924 41,338 4
Minster100 71,391 61,072 5
Moorland137 51,549 51,028 7
Castle98 81,298 71,038 6
Glebe82 91,241 8943 8
Hartsholme66 10740 10612 10
Witham38 11567 11389 11

Birchwood 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 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 260 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202518
May 202526
April 202537
March 202527
February 202524
January 202519
December 202417
November 202410
October 202423
September 202413
August 202412

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 20259
April 20258
March 202523
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202417
September 202410
August 202410

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202543
May 202516
April 202526
March 202531
February 202523
January 202525
December 202431
November 202418
October 202433
September 202434
August 202429

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20255
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 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
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Birchwood in July 2025

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

1. Epsom Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Old Wood (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Burghley Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Mildenhall Drive (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Oakwood Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bawtry Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Baywood Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chivenor Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Marham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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