Crime Rate in Gainsborough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gainsborough East

The total recorded crimes in Gainsborough East, West Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough East crime rate of 8.30 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 Gainsborough East, encompassing approximately 10,837 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gainsborough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Close with total crimes: 7
  • Whites Wood Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Pasture Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Gainsborough East?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Gainsborough East reported a higher crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 1,280 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gainsborough East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gainsborough East experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 1,104 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gainsborough East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lindsey, Gainsborough East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Gainsborough East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gainsborough East has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 8.30 ranking 2th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Gainsborough East crimes were 1,280. The crime rate of Gainsborough East in 2024 was 118.11 (year) or 9.84 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gainsborough East were around 1,104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.87 (year) or 8.49 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lindsey)CrimesRank (West Lindsey)CrimesRank (West Lindsey)
Gainsborough South-West168 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough North72 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen44 4739 4574 4
Dunholme and Welton20 10360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton32 6433 5336 7
Kelsey Wold36 5288 11231 10
Caistor and Yarborough32 7412 6341 6
Nettleham27 8392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham17 12371 8262 8
Stow22 9184 14120 15
Saxilby16 14317 10210 11
Bardney18 11155 16127 14
Hemswell17 13221 13193 12
Scampton10 16226 12114 16
Wold View11 15181 15135 13
Torksey9 17131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital5 1894 1890 18
Lea2 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke1 2039 2049 20

Gainsborough East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202527
January 202522
December 202429
November 202434
October 202428
September 202436
August 202418
July 202436
June 202450
May 202435
April 202432

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 192 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202514
January 202510
December 20248
November 202436
October 202426
September 202412
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420
May 202412
April 202423

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 278 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 202516
December 202415
November 202419
October 202423
September 202414
August 202433
July 202424
June 202448
May 202424
April 202420

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202416
October 20246
September 202419
August 202421
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
October 20243
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gainsborough East in March 2025

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

1. Newton Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. Whites Wood Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pasture Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Alec Rose Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Harpswell Close (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dorton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Queensway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rosefields (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
9. Swan Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Burglary1
10. Heapham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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