Crime Rate in Kelsey Wold: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kelsey Wold

The total recorded crimes in Kelsey Wold, West Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kelsey Wold crime rate of 1224.49 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 Kelsey Wold, encompassing approximately 29 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Kelsey Wold Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bigby High Road with total crimes: 12
  • Pingley Park with total crimes: 3
  • South Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Kelsey Wold?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Kelsey Wold demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 288 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kelsey Wold recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kelsey Wold had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 231 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Kelsey Wold witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kelsey Wold Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kelsey Wold has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 1224.49 ranking 5th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Kelsey Wold crimes were 288. The crime rate of Kelsey Wold in 2024 was 9795.92 (year) or 816.33 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kelsey Wold were around 231 crimes with yearly crime rate of 7857.14 (year) or 654.76 (month) ranking 10 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 East90 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North72 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen44 4739 4574 4
Dunholme and Welton20 10360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton32 6433 5336 7
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

Kelsey Wold Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
November 20243

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20256
November 20243
September 20246
August 202412
July 20249
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
May 20246

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 202512
January 20253
December 202415
November 20246
October 20246
September 202424
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 202412

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20246
September 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20246

High Crime Locations Kelsey Wold in March 2025

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

1. Bigby High Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person3
2. Pingley Park (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
3. South Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Carr Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Patricks Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
6. Old School Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Sand Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Waddingham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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