Crime Rate in Dunholme and Welton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dunholme and Welton

The total recorded crimes in Dunholme and Welton, West Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunholme and Welton crime rate of 9.85 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 Dunholme and Welton, encompassing approximately 2,841 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dunholme and Welton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vicarage Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Bramble Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dunholme and Welton?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Dunholme and Welton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 360 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dunholme and Welton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Dunholme and Welton had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 346 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Dunholme and Welton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dunholme and Welton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dunholme and Welton has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 9.85 ranking 8th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Dunholme and Welton crimes were 360. The crime rate of Dunholme and Welton in 2024 was 126.70 (year) or 10.56 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dunholme and Welton were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.78 (year) or 10.15 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunholme and Welton)CrimesRank (Dunholme and Welton)CrimesRank (Dunholme and Welton)
Gainsborough South-West207 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East97 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North96 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen70 4739 4574 4
Scotter and Blyton51 6433 5336 7
Caistor and Yarborough52 5412 6341 6
Nettleham27 9392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham31 7371 8262 8
Kelsey Wold24 11288 11231 10
Saxilby25 10317 10210 11
Hemswell13 15221 13193 12
Scampton15 14226 12114 16
Stow17 12184 14120 15
Wold View8 18181 15135 13
Bardney16 13155 16127 14
Torksey13 16131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital13 1794 1890 18
Lea5 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke3 2039 2049 20

Dunholme and Welton 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202518
May 202517
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202418
November 202418
October 20247

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
December 202410
November 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252

High Crime Locations Dunholme and Welton in July 2025

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

1. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bramble Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Allwood Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stocks Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bishop'S Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Cliff Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Portus Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Mainwaring Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Four Seasons Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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