Crime Rate in West Lindsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Lindsey

The total recorded crimes in West Lindsey, West Lindsey in January 2025 are around 585 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Lindsey crime rate of 6.15 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 West Lindsey, encompassing approximately 95,153 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (223) incidents (-14.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (106) incidents (-1.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (53) incidents (-25.35% decrease)
West Lindsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Torr Street with total crimes: 13
  • Market Place with total crimes: 10
  • Welton Road with total crimes: 9

West Lindsey Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is West Lindsey?

To understand the safety of West Lindsey, we need to analyze West Lindsey crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • West Lindsey has recorded 9,006 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 94.65 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 157 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,348 crimes with a crime rate of 77.22, ranking it 210 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, West Lindsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 9006 crimes compared to 11245.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, West Lindsey had fewer crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 7,348 crimes compared to 8,737. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, West Lindsey is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, West Lindsey has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

West Lindsey Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Gainsborough South-West (163 crimes), and the safest, Sudbrooke (2 crimes), is 161 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across West Lindsey.

Similarly, the area of Gainsborough West (212 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Nettleham, Sudbrooke & Scothern (22 crimes), with a difference of 190 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Lindsey.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Gainsborough South-West163
Gainsborough East77
Gainsborough North69
Market Rasen31
Scotter and Blyton30

Safest Wards:

Wold View10
Scampton6
Lea5
Torksey5
Sudbrooke2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gainsborough West212
Gainsborough East77
Morton, Blyton & Scotter50
Caistor, Kelsey & Keelby42
Cherry Willingham & Bardney40

Safest Areas:

Hemswell & Spital32
Saxilby & Scampton25
Torksey & Stow25
Dunholme & Welton24
Nettleham, Sudbrooke & Scothern22

West Lindsey Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the West Lindsey has recorded 585 crimes with crime rate of 6.15 ranking 196th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total West Lindsey crimes were 9,006. The crime rate of West Lindsey in 2024 was 94.65 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking it 157 danzarous in the UK. West Lindsey ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Lindsey were around 7,348 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.22 (year) or 6.44 (month) ranking 210 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, West Lindsey ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of West Lindsey

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven459 77,119 75,499 7
South Holland573 57,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven811 612,010 59,134 5
Boston614 28,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,036 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,264 118,953 114,313 1

West Lindsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (223 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 261 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (278 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (156 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (202 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (153 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (279 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (110 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (203 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (195 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 235 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 209 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (436 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (352 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 686 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 85.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202553
December 202471
November 2024100
October 202483
September 202486
August 202463
July 202472
June 2024158

A total of 406 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
December 202451
November 202477
October 202426
September 202451
August 202470
July 202442
June 202460

A total of 401 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202429
November 202452
October 202450
September 202440
August 202449
July 202441
June 202494

A total of 352 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202528
December 202447
November 202453
October 202431
September 202444
August 202436
July 202449
June 202464

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 201 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 25.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202418
November 202426
October 202415
September 202414
August 202426
July 202432
June 202452

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 20249
November 202414
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 1389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 173.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025106
December 2024108
November 2024156
October 2024153
September 2024110
August 2024195
July 2024209
June 2024352

A total of 216 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202422
November 202419
October 202429
September 202425
August 202420
July 202433
June 202446

A total of 2117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 264.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 436 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025223
December 2024261
November 2024278
October 2024202
September 2024279
August 2024203
July 2024235
June 2024436

A total of 348 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202539
December 202447
November 202443
October 202442
September 202447
August 202439
July 202433
June 202458

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations West Lindsey in January 2025

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

1. Torr Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Shoplifting1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Welton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
4. Primrose Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting2
Public order2
6. Eliot Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1

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