Crime Rate in Minster: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Minster

The total recorded crimes in Minster, Lincoln, UK in May 2025 are around 101 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Minster crime rate of 5.46 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 Minster, encompassing approximately 18,495 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (20.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Minster Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhall Drive with total crimes: 12
  • Harmston Close with total crimes: 5
  • Cabourne Court with total crimes: 5

How safe is Minster?

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

  • Relative to Lincoln:

    • In 2024, Minster demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincoln average, with 1391 crimes compared to 1723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Minster had fewer crimes than the Lincoln average, with 1,072 crimes compared to 1,301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Minster witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Minster Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Minster has recorded 101 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 5th out of 10 in the Lincoln, UK

In 2024, the total Minster crimes were 1,391. The crime rate of Minster in 2024 was 75.21 (year) or 6.27 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Lincoln.

In 2023, the total crimes in Minster were around 1,072 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.96 (year) or 4.83 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Lincoln.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Minster)CrimesRank (Minster)CrimesRank (Minster)
Abbey293 13,496 22,863 1
Park240 23,672 12,767 2
Boultham151 42,088 31,515 3
Carholme155 31,924 41,338 4
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

Minster Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 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 (26 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20246
October 20249
September 20246
August 202418
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202522
March 202538
February 202524
January 202526
December 202436
November 202428
October 202427
September 202442
August 202431
July 202436
June 202478
May 202438

A total of 348 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202524
March 202533
February 202521
January 202511
December 202427
November 20248
October 202422
September 202423
August 202427
July 202439
June 202456
May 202428

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 202410
July 20249
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 202412
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 243 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202526
February 202514
January 202514
December 202411
November 202425
October 202423
September 202412
August 202414
July 202420
June 202450
May 20248

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Minster in May 2025

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

1. Woodhall Drive (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Harmston Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
3. Cabourne Court (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Torrington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. B1182 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
8. Apley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Imp Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Asterby Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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