Crime Rate in Scampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scampton

The total recorded crimes in Scampton, West Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scampton crime rate of 100.00 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Scampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stoney Lane with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Manor 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Scampton has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 100.00 ranking 16th 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.

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
Nettleham27 8392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham17 12371 8262 8
Stow22 9184 14120 15
Saxilby16 14317 10210 11
Bardney18 11155 16127 14
Hemswell17 13221 13193 12
Wold View11 15181 15135 13
Torksey9 17131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital5 1894 1890 18
Lea2 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke1 2039 2049 20

Scampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 202415
July 20247
June 20242
May 202411
April 202412

High Crime Locations Scampton in March 2025

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

1. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Manor Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Chapel Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rectory Lea (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Farriers Court Yard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Short Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1

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