Crime Rate in Scotter and Blyton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Scotter and Blyton

The total recorded crimes in Scotter and Blyton, West Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scotter and Blyton crime rate of 45.35 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 Scotter and Blyton, encompassing approximately 705 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Scotter and Blyton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • West End Road with total crimes: 2
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Scotter and Blyton?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Scotter and Blyton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 433 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Scotter and Blyton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Scotter and Blyton had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 336 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Scotter and Blyton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Scotter and Blyton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Scotter and Blyton has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 45.35 ranking 6th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Scotter and Blyton crimes were 433. The crime rate of Scotter and Blyton in 2024 was 613.58 (year) or 51.13 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Scotter and Blyton were around 336 crimes with yearly crime rate of 476.12 (year) or 39.68 (month) ranking 7 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
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
Scampton10 16226 12114 16
Wold View11 15181 15135 13
Torksey9 17131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital5 1894 1890 18
Lea2 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke1 2039 2049 20

Scotter and Blyton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
June 202412
April 20247

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 202413
July 202410
June 202412
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202412
October 202413
September 202411
August 202414
July 202410
June 202414
May 202410
April 202413

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Scotter and Blyton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. West End Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hobb Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Northfield Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wharton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Carr Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Pilham Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Kirton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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