Crime Rate in Scampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scampton

The total recorded crimes in Scampton, West Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scampton crime rate of 150.00 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 Scampton, encompassing approximately 100 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Rectory Lea with total crimes: 2
  • Church Hill with total crimes: 2

How safe is Scampton?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Scampton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 226 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Scampton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Scampton had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 114 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Scampton recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scampton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Scampton has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 150.00 ranking 14th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Scampton crimes were 226. The crime rate of Scampton in 2024 was 2260.00 (year) or 188.33 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scampton were around 114 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1140.00 (year) or 95.00 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scampton)CrimesRank (Scampton)CrimesRank (Scampton)
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
Nettleham27 9392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham31 7371 8262 8
Kelsey Wold24 11288 11231 10
Saxilby25 10317 10210 11
Hemswell13 15221 13193 12
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

Scampton 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 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 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 (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 3 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
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20252

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241

High Crime Locations Scampton in July 2025

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

1. Lancaster Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rectory Lea (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Church Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sussex Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sidney Chase (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Elizabeth Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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