Crime Rate in Cherry Willingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cherry Willingham

The total recorded crimes in Cherry Willingham, West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cherry Willingham crime rate of 21.00 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 Cherry Willingham, encompassing approximately 1,190 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Cherry Willingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 3
  • Main Road with total crimes: 2
  • Short Ferry Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cherry Willingham?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Cherry Willingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 371 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cherry Willingham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Cherry Willingham had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 262 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cherry Willingham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lindsey, Cherry Willingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cherry Willingham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cherry Willingham has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 21.00 ranking 9th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Cherry Willingham crimes were 371. The crime rate of Cherry Willingham in 2024 was 311.66 (year) or 25.97 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cherry Willingham were around 262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 220.09 (year) or 18.34 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cherry Willingham)CrimesRank (Cherry Willingham)CrimesRank (Cherry Willingham)
Gainsborough South-West174 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East91 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North65 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen48 5739 4574 4
Kelsey Wold54 4288 11231 10
Dunholme and Welton36 6360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton33 8433 5336 7
Caistor and Yarborough25 11412 6341 6
Nettleham34 7392 7254 9
Saxilby25 10317 10210 11
Hemswell9 16221 13193 12
Scampton15 13226 12114 16
Bardney23 12155 16127 14
Wold View13 14181 15135 13
Stow10 15184 14120 15
Torksey6 17131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital4 1894 1890 18
Lea4 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke2 2039 2049 20

Cherry Willingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
November 202411
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20256
December 20247
November 202416
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 202411
November 20248
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cherry Willingham in May 2025

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

1. Nursery Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Short Ferry Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Corn Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lakeside Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Meadow Bank Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fiskerton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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