Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Lincoln, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.14 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clarendon Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Lincoln:

    • In 2024, Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincoln average, with 1298 crimes compared to 1723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Castle recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

    • In 2023, Castle had fewer crimes than the Lincoln average, with 1,038 crimes compared to 1,301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Castle has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 0.02 ranking 8th out of 10 in the Lincoln, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 1,298. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Lincoln.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 1,038 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Lincoln.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
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
Birchwood125 6987 9748 9
Glebe82 91,241 8943 8
Hartsholme66 10740 10612 10
Witham38 11567 11389 11

Castle 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 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 249 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202528
May 202536
April 202513
March 202524
February 202521
January 202512
December 202421
November 202419
October 202414
September 202411
August 202428

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 202511
April 202511
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202412
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202535
May 202526
April 202536
March 202537
February 202539
January 202534
December 202454
November 202441
October 202432
September 202443
August 202435

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 20255
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 174 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20259
April 202515
March 202517
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202426
October 202413
September 202420
August 202411

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20253
September 20243

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Castle in July 2025

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

1. Clarendon Gardens (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wake Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Glynn Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Newport Court (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
8. Castle Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Anzio Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ermine Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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