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 July 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Scotter and Blyton crime rate of 72.27 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (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: 6
  • Sandbeck Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Park/Open Space 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 areas in the West Lindsey.

    • 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 areas in the West Lindsey.

  • 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 July 2025 the Scotter and Blyton has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 72.27 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Scotter and Blyton)CrimesRank (Scotter and Blyton)CrimesRank (Scotter and Blyton)
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
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
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

Scotter and Blyton 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20257
May 20255
April 202512
March 20255
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 202512
April 202514
March 202511
February 202511
January 202513
December 202414
November 202412
October 202413

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Scotter and Blyton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Sandbeck Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Carr Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
6. Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Irwin Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. High Street West (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Edgar Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Westgate (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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