Crime Rate in Lincrest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lincrest

The total recorded crimes in Lincrest, South Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lincrest crime rate of 294.12 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 Lincrest, encompassing approximately 20 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lincrest Crime Hotspots

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

  • Folkingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lincrest?

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

  • Relative to South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Lincrest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 177 crimes compared to 400.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lincrest recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Lincrest had fewer crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 138 crimes compared to 304. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lincrest recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Kesteven, Lincrest has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lincrest Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lincrest has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 294.12 ranking 25th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Lincrest crimes were 177. The crime rate of Lincrest in 2024 was 8676.47 (year) or 723.04 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lincrest were around 138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6764.71 (year) or 563.73 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincrest)CrimesRank (Lincrest)CrimesRank (Lincrest)
Grantham St Wulfram's99 11,568 11,200 1
Grantham Springfield88 31,124 2881 2
Grantham St Vincent's92 21,093 3860 3
Stamford St Mary's74 4984 4695 4
Grantham Earlesfield70 5915 5551 5
Market & West Deeping33 11511 6380 6
Belvoir48 6420 9267 14
Grantham Harrowby33 10460 8345 7
Bourne East44 8477 7306 8
Stamford St George's46 7392 11268 13
Glen13 20264 15299 9
Bourne Austerby33 9419 10293 10
Peascliffe & Ridgeway32 12336 12276 11
Isaac Newton18 19253 18269 12
Bourne West27 14300 13235 16
Deeping St James28 13254 16263 15
Grantham Barrowby Gate21 16276 14209 17
Belmont21 15254 17173 19
Castle19 17135 25105 25
Stamford St John's12 23171 22175 18
Viking19 18247 19167 20
Stamford All Saints6 26179 20111 24
Casewick12 22137 23147 21
Grantham Arnoldfield13 21105 28101 26
Morton6 27135 24111 23
Toller10 24131 2685 28
Aveland4 2887 3094 27
Loveden Heath4 29105 2754 30
Dole Wood4 30101 2976 29

Lincrest 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 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Possession of weapons saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 20256
April 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
October 20246

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
December 20243
November 20249

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20253
November 20243

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
March 20253
January 20253
November 20246
October 20246

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
January 20253
October 20243

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

High Crime Locations Lincrest in July 2025

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

1. Folkingham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3

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