Crime Rate in Moorland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorland

The total recorded crimes in Moorland, Lincoln, UK in March 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorland crime rate of 4.85 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 Moorland, encompassing approximately 17,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (17.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
Moorland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • St Peters Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • George Boole Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Moorland?

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

  • Relative to Lincoln:

    • In 2024, Moorland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincoln average, with 1549 crimes compared to 1723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Moorland witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Moorland had fewer crimes than the Lincoln average, with 1,028 crimes compared to 1,301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Moorland recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Moorland Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Moorland has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 4.85 ranking 9th out of 10 in the Lincoln, UK

In 2024, the total Moorland crimes were 1,549. The crime rate of Moorland in 2024 was 87.36 (year) or 7.28 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Lincoln.

In 2023, the total crimes in Moorland were around 1,028 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.98 (year) or 4.83 (month) ranking 7 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
Castle113 61,298 71,038 6
Birchwood98 7987 9748 9
Glebe89 81,241 8943 8
Hartsholme54 10740 10612 10
Witham29 11567 11389 11

Moorland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 301 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202518
January 202524
December 202431
November 202422
October 202417
September 202423
August 202434
July 202424
June 202448
May 202415
April 202425

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202528
January 202527
December 202425
November 202438
October 202437
September 202437
August 202443
July 202435
June 202462
May 202448
April 202435

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202418
May 20244
April 202416

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 301 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202517
January 202515
December 202410
November 202420
October 202427
September 202448
August 202419
July 202423
June 202448
May 202419
April 202444

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Moorland in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Other theft2
2. St Peters Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
3. George Boole Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Moorland Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Westwick Drive (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cotman Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Kenilworth Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Prial Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Romney Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Moorland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1

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