Crime Rate in Market Rasen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Market Rasen

The total recorded crimes in Market Rasen, West Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market Rasen crime rate of 25.77 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 Market Rasen, encompassing approximately 2,716 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Market Rasen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 11
  • B1202 with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Market Rasen?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Market Rasen reported a higher crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 739 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Market Rasen witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Market Rasen experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 574 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Market Rasen witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Market Rasen Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Market Rasen has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 25.77 ranking 4th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Market Rasen crimes were 739. The crime rate of Market Rasen in 2024 was 272.09 (year) or 22.67 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Market Rasen were around 574 crimes with yearly crime rate of 211.34 (year) or 17.61 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Market Rasen)CrimesRank (Market Rasen)CrimesRank (Market Rasen)
Gainsborough South-West207 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East97 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North96 3929 3771 3
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

Market Rasen 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 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 (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
October 20245

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202522
May 202520
April 202527
March 202518
February 202514
January 202510
December 202419
November 202422
October 202414

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202514
May 20259
April 202517
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 202431

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
December 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Market Rasen in July 2025

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. B1202 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oxford Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dear Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. John Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elm Tree Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Serpentine Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. George Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rase Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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