Crime Rate in Nettleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nettleham

The total recorded crimes in Nettleham, West Lindsey, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Nettleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welton Road with total crimes: 14
  • Lysterfield End with total crimes: 2
  • Police Station with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Nettleham has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 10.40 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nettleham)CrimesRank (Nettleham)CrimesRank (Nettleham)
Gainsborough South-West207 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East97 21,280 21,104 2
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
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

Nettleham 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 202510
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 202416

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 202511
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 202416

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20256
March 20251
January 20255
November 20247
October 20243

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 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

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Nettleham in July 2025

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

1. Welton Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime3
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Lysterfield End (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parker Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Baker Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Welton Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Dene (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Reedbush Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Squires Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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