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 May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dunholme and Welton crime rate of 12.67 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • 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,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Hampden Close with total crimes: 4
  • Stewart Close 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 May 2025 the Dunholme and Welton has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 12.67 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dunholme and Welton)CrimesRank (Dunholme and Welton)CrimesRank (Dunholme and Welton)
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
Scotter and Blyton33 8433 5336 7
Caistor and Yarborough25 11412 6341 6
Nettleham34 7392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham25 9371 8262 8
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

Dunholme and Welton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 202512
December 202418
November 202418
October 20247
September 202411
August 20244
July 20248
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 202410
November 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Dunholme and Welton in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hampden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Stewart Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pond Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Allwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Monce Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Wetmoor Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. The Cloisters (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cliff Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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