Crime Rate in Nettleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nettleham

The total recorded crimes in Nettleham, West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nettleham crime rate of 13.09 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other crime: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Nettleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welton Road with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • All Saints Lane 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 areas in the West Lindsey.

    • 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 areas in the West Lindsey.

  • 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 May 2025 the Nettleham has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 13.09 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nettleham)CrimesRank (Nettleham)CrimesRank (Nettleham)
Gainsborough South-West174 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East91 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North65 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen48 5739 4574 4
Kelsey Wold54 4288 11231 10
Dunholme and Welton36 6360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton33 8433 5336 7
Caistor and Yarborough25 11412 6341 6
Cherry Willingham25 9371 8262 8
Saxilby25 10317 10210 11
Hemswell9 16221 13193 12
Scampton15 13226 12114 16
Bardney23 12155 16127 14
Wold View13 14181 15135 13
Stow10 15184 14120 15
Torksey6 17131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital4 1894 1890 18
Lea4 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke2 2039 2049 20

Nettleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202416
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 202416
September 202414
August 20244
July 20249
June 202428
May 202419

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20251
January 20255
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Nettleham in May 2025

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

1. Welton Road (Map)
Total12
Other crime8
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
3. All Saints Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Hall Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Lime Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Augustine Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. All Saints Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stocking Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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