Crime Rate in Scampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scampton

The total recorded crimes in Scampton, West Lindsey, UK in May 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Lea with total crimes: 3
  • Dorset Place with total crimes: 2
  • East Lane with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Scampton has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 150.00 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scampton)CrimesRank (Scampton)CrimesRank (Scampton)
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
Nettleham34 7392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham25 9371 8262 8
Saxilby25 10317 10210 11
Hemswell9 16221 13193 12
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

Scampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 202415
July 20247
June 20242
May 202411

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Scampton in May 2025

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

1. Rectory Lea (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Dorset Place (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. East Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Trenchard Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lancaster Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wellington Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sussex Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westmoreland Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Middle Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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