Crime Rate in Witham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham

The total recorded crimes in Witham, Lincoln, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham crime rate of 1.55 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 Witham, encompassing approximately 26,425 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Witham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Sidlaw Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Southdown with total crimes: 3

How safe is Witham?

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

  • Relative to Lincoln:

    • In 2024, Witham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincoln average, with 567 crimes compared to 1723.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Witham recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

    • In 2023, Witham had fewer crimes than the Lincoln average, with 389 crimes compared to 1,301. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Witham recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 10 other areas in the Lincoln.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Witham has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 11th out of 10 in the Lincoln, UK

In 2024, the total Witham crimes were 567. The crime rate of Witham in 2024 was 43.67 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Lincoln.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witham were around 389 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.49 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Lincoln.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witham)CrimesRank (Witham)CrimesRank (Witham)
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
Glebe89 71,241 8943 8
Birchwood72 9987 9748 9
Hartsholme46 10740 10612 10

Witham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202420
July 202410
June 202428
May 202418

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 202511
February 202516
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202414
September 202417
August 202416
July 202419
June 202418
May 202413

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20258
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 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
May 20241

High Crime Locations Witham in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sidlaw Grove (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Southdown (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ryecroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Holly Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Manse Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Birkdale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Branston Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Manor Leas Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Bradbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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