Crime Rate in Gainsborough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gainsborough East

The total recorded crimes in Gainsborough East, West Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough East crime rate of 8.95 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-17.95% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
Gainsborough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whites Wood Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Newton Close with total crimes: 7
  • John Jenkinson Close with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the West Lindsey.

    • 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 areas in the West Lindsey.

  • 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 July 2025 the Gainsborough East has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 8.95 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gainsborough East)CrimesRank (Gainsborough East)CrimesRank (Gainsborough East)
Gainsborough South-West207 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough North96 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen70 4739 4574 4
Dunholme and Welton28 8360 9346 5
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

Gainsborough East 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 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202539
May 202528
April 202527
March 202527
February 202527
January 202522
December 202429
November 202434
October 202428

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202527
May 202525
April 202521
March 202525
February 202517
January 202516
December 202415
November 202419
October 202423

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 20259
April 202515
March 202514
February 202514
January 202510
December 20248
November 202436
October 202426

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 202410
October 20246

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20259
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 202416
October 20246

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 20249
October 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Gainsborough East in July 2025

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

1. Whites Wood Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Newton Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
3. John Jenkinson Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Pasture Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Richardson Rise (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Eliot Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
8. Caenby Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Apley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Harpswell Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1

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