Crime Rate in Moorland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Moorland

The total recorded crimes in Moorland, Lincoln, UK in July 2025 are around 137 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Moorland crime rate of 7.73 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Moorland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackbourn Road with total crimes: 15
  • Moorland Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Romney Close with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Lincoln.

    • 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 areas in the Lincoln.

  • 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 July 2025 the Moorland has recorded 137 crimes with crime rate of 7.73 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Moorland)CrimesRank (Moorland)CrimesRank (Moorland)
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
Castle98 81,298 71,038 6
Birchwood125 6987 9748 9
Glebe82 91,241 8943 8
Hartsholme66 10740 10612 10
Witham38 11567 11389 11

Moorland 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202524
May 202515
April 202518
March 202520
February 202518
January 202524
December 202431
November 202422
October 202417
September 202423
August 202434

A total of 400 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202538
May 202529
April 202527
March 202533
February 202528
January 202527
December 202425
November 202438
October 202437
September 202437
August 202443

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20255
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 248 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202528
May 202524
April 20259
March 202511
February 202517
January 202515
December 202410
November 202420
October 202427
September 202448
August 202419

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
December 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Moorland in July 2025

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

1. Blackbourn Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Moorland Avenue (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Romney Close (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Moorland Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order2
6. Kenner Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
7. Rookery Park (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. Lawrence Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
9. St Peters Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Prial Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1

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