Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Lincoln, UK in March 2025 are around 113 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.16 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Castle has recorded 113 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 6th 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.

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
Birchwood98 7987 9748 9
Glebe89 81,241 8943 8
Hartsholme54 10740 10612 10
Witham29 11567 11389 11

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 257 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202521
January 202512
December 202421
November 202419
October 202414
September 202411
August 202428
July 202418
June 202456
May 202417
April 202416

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202539
January 202534
December 202454
November 202441
October 202432
September 202443
August 202435
July 202432
June 202464
May 202447
April 202419

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

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 93 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202510
January 20257
December 20244
November 202412
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
September 20243

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20248
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 210 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202514
December 202420
November 202426
October 202413
September 202420
August 202411
July 202416
June 202428
May 20245
April 202423

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

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Deansleigh (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Naam Grove (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Anderson Lane (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Glynn Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Woodburn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Chatterton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Riverton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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