Crime Rate in Nettleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nettleham

The total recorded crimes in Nettleham, West Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nettleham crime rate of 10.40 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 Nettleham, encompassing approximately 2,596 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Other crime: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Nettleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • Welton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Westfield Approach with total crimes: 2

How safe is Nettleham?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Nettleham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 392 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Nettleham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Nettleham had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 254 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Nettleham witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nettleham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Nettleham has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 10.40 ranking 8th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Nettleham crimes were 392. The crime rate of Nettleham in 2024 was 150.96 (year) or 12.58 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nettleham were around 254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.82 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking 9 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
Kelsey Wold36 5288 11231 10
Caistor and Yarborough32 7412 6341 6
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

Nettleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202416
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 202416
September 202414
August 20244
July 20249
June 202428
May 202419
April 202410

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Nettleham in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Other crime7
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Welton Road (Map)
Total6
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Westfield Approach (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. The Dene (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. St Augustine Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Camshaws Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. All Saints Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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