Crime Rate in Boultham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boultham

The total recorded crimes in Boultham, Lincoln, UK in May 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boultham crime rate of 9.80 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 Boultham, encompassing approximately 15,401 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (48.28% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
Boultham Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Mill Lane 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 May 2025 the Boultham has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 9.80 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boultham)CrimesRank (Boultham)CrimesRank (Boultham)
Abbey293 13,496 22,863 1
Park240 23,672 12,767 2
Carholme155 31,924 41,338 4
Minster101 51,391 61,072 5
Moorland78 81,549 51,028 7
Castle100 61,298 71,038 6
Glebe89 71,241 8943 8
Birchwood72 9987 9748 9
Hartsholme46 10740 10612 10
Witham41 11567 11389 11

Boultham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (120 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 136 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 202415
August 20247
July 20246
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 509 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202529
March 202546
February 202527
January 202533
December 202432
November 202445
October 202436
September 202451
August 202438
July 202431
June 202470
May 202428

A total of 375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202530
March 202522
February 202529
January 202530
December 202426
November 202417
October 202419
September 202429
August 202422
July 202434
June 202444
May 202441

A total of 672 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202542
March 202561
February 202552
January 202547
December 202443
November 202441
October 202437
September 202448
August 202457
July 202449
June 2024120
May 202436

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 112 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 202416
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 166 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 202515
February 202511
January 202518
December 20246
November 202416
October 20249
September 202420
August 20248
July 202418
June 202410
May 202416

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 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
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Boultham in May 2025

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

1. St Mark Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Foster Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Wigford Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
7. St Mathews Close (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
8. Picton Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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