Crime Rate in Witham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham

The total recorded crimes in Witham, Lincoln, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham crime rate of 1.10 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Witham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Southdown with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar Avenue with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Witham has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 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.

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
Moorland86 91,549 51,028 7
Castle113 61,298 71,038 6
Birchwood98 7987 9748 9
Glebe89 81,241 8943 8
Hartsholme54 10740 10612 10

Witham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202516
January 202513
December 202414
November 202417
October 202414
September 202417
August 202416
July 202419
June 202418
May 202413
April 202428

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202420
July 202410
June 202428
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Southdown (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Cedar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Helsby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Apple Garth (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Abbottsford Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
7. St Margaret'S Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Birkdale (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coleraine Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sidlaw Grove (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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