Crime Rate in Boultham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boultham

The total recorded crimes in Boultham, Lincoln, UK in March 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boultham crime rate of 11.36 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (17.31% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (70.37% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
Boultham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • St Mathews Close with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Boultham has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 11.36 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincoln)CrimesRank (Lincoln)CrimesRank (Lincoln)
Abbey203 23,496 22,863 1
Park239 13,672 12,767 2
Carholme166 41,924 41,338 4
Minster125 51,391 61,072 5
Moorland86 91,549 51,028 7
Castle113 61,298 71,038 6
Birchwood98 7987 9748 9
Glebe89 81,241 8943 8
Hartsholme54 10740 10612 10
Witham29 11567 11389 11

Boultham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202527
January 202533
December 202432
November 202445
October 202436
September 202451
August 202438
July 202431
June 202470
May 202428
April 202439

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
June 202416
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20245
September 20246
August 202411
July 202416
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 636 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202552
January 202547
December 202443
November 202441
October 202437
September 202448
August 202457
July 202449
June 2024120
May 202436
April 202445

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202511
January 202518
December 20246
November 202416
October 20249
September 202420
August 20248
July 202418
June 202410
May 202416
April 20243

A total of 344 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202529
January 202530
December 202426
November 202417
October 202419
September 202429
August 202422
July 202434
June 202444
May 202441
April 202431

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
April 20241

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. St Mathews Close (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Public order3
Burglary1
Other theft1
4. St Mark Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wigford Way (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. St Mark'S Square (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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