Crime Rate in Boultham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boultham

The total recorded crimes in Boultham, Lincoln, UK in July 2025 are around 154 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boultham crime rate of 10.00 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 Boultham, encompassing approximately 15,401 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-11.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (126.67% increase)
Boultham Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Wigford Way with total crimes: 10

How safe is Boultham?

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

  • Relative to Lincoln:

    • In 2024, Boultham reported a higher crime volume than the Lincoln average, with 2,088 crimes compared to 1,723. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Boultham witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

    • In 2023, Boultham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lincoln average, with 1,515 crimes compared to 1,301. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Boultham witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Lincoln, Boultham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Boultham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Boultham has recorded 154 crimes with crime rate of 10.00 ranking 4th out of 10 in the Lincoln, UK

In 2024, the total Boultham crimes were 2,088. The crime rate of Boultham in 2024 was 135.57 (year) or 11.30 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Lincoln.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boultham were around 1,515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.37 (year) or 8.20 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Lincoln.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boultham)CrimesRank (Boultham)CrimesRank (Boultham)
Abbey305 13,496 22,863 1
Park249 23,672 12,767 2
Carholme165 31,924 41,338 4
Minster100 71,391 61,072 5
Moorland137 51,549 51,028 7
Castle98 81,298 71,038 6
Birchwood125 6987 9748 9
Glebe82 91,241 8943 8
Hartsholme66 10740 10612 10
Witham38 11567 11389 11

Boultham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (61 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (47 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (57 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202526
May 202532
April 202530
March 202522
February 202529
January 202530
December 202426
November 202417
October 202419
September 202429
August 202422

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 202415
August 20247

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202515
May 202543
April 202529
March 202546
February 202527
January 202533
December 202432
November 202445
October 202436
September 202451
August 202438

A total of 550 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202544
May 202539
April 202542
March 202561
February 202552
January 202547
December 202443
November 202441
October 202437
September 202448
August 202457

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202511
April 20258
March 202515
February 202511
January 202518
December 20246
November 202416
October 20249
September 202420
August 20248

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20258
May 20259
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Boultham in July 2025

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

1. St Mark Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
3. Wigford Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. Picton Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
8. St Mark'S Square (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Princess Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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