Crime Rate in Birchwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Birchwood

The total recorded crimes in Birchwood, Lincoln, UK in March 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Birchwood crime rate of 2.54 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (23) incidents (283.33% increase)
Birchwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Epsom Road with total crimes: 11
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • Marham Close with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Birchwood has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 1.53 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincoln)CrimesRank (Lincoln)CrimesRank (Lincoln)
Abbey203 23,496 22,863 1
Park239 13,672 12,767 2
Boultham175 32,088 31,515 3
Carholme166 41,924 41,338 4
Minster125 51,391 61,072 5
Moorland86 91,549 51,028 7
Castle113 61,298 71,038 6
Glebe89 81,241 8943 8
Hartsholme54 10740 10612 10
Witham29 11567 11389 11

Birchwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 20256
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 202417
September 202410
August 202410
July 202413
June 202424
May 202412
April 202414

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202524
January 202519
December 202417
November 202410
October 202423
September 202413
August 202412
July 202423
June 202440
May 202423
April 202410

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202523
January 202525
December 202431
November 202418
October 202433
September 202434
August 202429
July 202428
June 202474
May 202429
April 202432

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Birchwood in March 2025

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

1. Epsom Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Marham Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
4. Chivenor Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Epsom Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Lyneham Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
7. Jasmin Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cydonia Approach (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
9. Peartree Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Cosford Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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