Crime Rate in Glebe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Glebe

The total recorded crimes in Glebe, Lincoln, UK in May 2025 are around 89 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Glebe crime rate of 3.51 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 Glebe, encompassing approximately 25,339 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Glebe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Cottingham Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Montaigne Garden with total crimes: 6

How safe is Glebe?

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

  • Relative to Lincoln:

    • In 2024, Glebe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincoln average, with 1241 crimes compared to 1723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Glebe recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

    • In 2023, Glebe had fewer crimes than the Lincoln average, with 943 crimes compared to 1,301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Glebe recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Glebe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Glebe has recorded 89 crimes with crime rate of 3.51 ranking 7th out of 10 in the Lincoln, UK

In 2024, the total Glebe crimes were 1,241. The crime rate of Glebe in 2024 was 48.97 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Lincoln.

In 2023, the total crimes in Glebe were around 943 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.21 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Lincoln.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Glebe)CrimesRank (Glebe)CrimesRank (Glebe)
Abbey293 13,496 22,863 1
Park240 23,672 12,767 2
Boultham151 42,088 31,515 3
Carholme155 31,924 41,338 4
Minster101 51,391 61,072 5
Moorland78 81,549 51,028 7
Castle100 61,298 71,038 6
Birchwood72 9987 9748 9
Hartsholme46 10740 10612 10
Witham41 11567 11389 11

Glebe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 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 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 403 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202521
March 202532
February 202518
January 202524
December 202434
November 202430
October 202432
September 202436
August 202419
July 202432
June 202448
May 202448

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202527
March 202524
February 20259
January 202518
December 20247
November 202422
October 202429
September 202412
August 202423
July 202424
June 202438
May 202423

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20258
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 202412
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20246

A total of 219 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 202512
February 202510
January 202511
December 202419
November 202424
October 202420
September 20249
August 202411
July 202425
June 202442
May 202416

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

High Crime Locations Glebe in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cottingham Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Montaigne Garden (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Geneva Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ross Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary1
7. Remigius Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wragby Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Kipling Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Robert Tressell Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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