Crime Rate in West Lindsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Lindsey

The total recorded crimes in West Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 649 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Lindsey crime rate of 6.82 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 West Lindsey, encompassing approximately 95,153 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (208) incidents (-5.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (169) incidents (60.95% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (21.28% increase)
West Lindsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensway with total crimes: 14
  • Bigby High Road with total crimes: 12
  • Torr Street with total crimes: 10

West Lindsey Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is West Lindsey?

To understand the safety of West Lindsey, we need to analyze West Lindsey crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • West Lindsey has recorded 9,006 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 94.65 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 157 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,348 crimes with a crime rate of 77.22, ranking it 210 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, West Lindsey demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 9006 crimes compared to 11245.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, West Lindsey had fewer crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 7,348 crimes compared to 8,737. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, West Lindsey is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, West Lindsey has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

West Lindsey Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Gainsborough South-West (168 crimes), and the safest, Sudbrooke (1 crimes), is 167 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across West Lindsey.

Similarly, the area of Gainsborough West (224 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Saxilby & Scampton (17 crimes), with a difference of 207 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Lindsey.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Gainsborough South-West168
Gainsborough East90
Gainsborough North72
Market Rasen44
Kelsey Wold36

Safest Wards:

Scampton10
Torksey9
Waddingham and Spital5
Lea2
Sudbrooke1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gainsborough West224
Gainsborough East90
Caistor, Kelsey & Keelby75
Market Rasen & Brookenby48
Morton, Blyton & Scotter48

Safest Areas:

Torksey & Stow33
Hemswell & Spital31
Nettleham, Sudbrooke & Scothern28
Dunholme & Welton20
Saxilby & Scampton17

West Lindsey Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West Lindsey has recorded 649 crimes with crime rate of 6.82 ranking 9348th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total West Lindsey crimes were 9,006. The crime rate of West Lindsey in 2024 was 94.65 (year) or 7.89 (month) ranking it 157 danzarous in the UK. West Lindsey ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Lindsey were around 7,348 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.22 (year) or 6.44 (month) ranking 210 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, West Lindsey ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of West Lindsey

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven494 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland690 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven862 612,010 59,134 5
Boston628 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,111 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln28 218,953 114,313 1

West Lindsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (208 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (169 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 220 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 105 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (223 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 261 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (278 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (156 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (202 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (153 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (279 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (110 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (203 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (195 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 235 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 209 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (436 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (352 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2545 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 254.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 436 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025208
February 2025220
January 2025223
December 2024261
November 2024278
October 2024202
September 2024279
August 2024203
July 2024235
June 2024436

A total of 1663 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 166.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025169
February 2025105
January 2025106
December 2024108
November 2024156
October 2024153
September 2024110
August 2024195
July 2024209
June 2024352

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 399 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202524
January 202539
December 202447
November 202443
October 202442
September 202447
August 202439
July 202433
June 202458

A total of 782 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202545
January 202553
December 202471
November 2024100
October 202483
September 202486
August 202463
July 202472
June 2024158

A total of 123 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202511
January 202510
December 20249
November 202414
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418

A total of 271 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202535
January 202522
December 202422
November 202419
October 202429
September 202425
August 202420
July 202433
June 202446

A total of 465 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202531
January 202546
December 202429
November 202452
October 202450
September 202440
August 202449
July 202441
June 202494

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 410 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202527
January 202528
December 202447
November 202453
October 202431
September 202444
August 202436
July 202449
June 202464

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 510 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202547
January 202529
December 202451
November 202477
October 202426
September 202451
August 202470
July 202442
June 202460

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 228 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20256
January 202518
December 202418
November 202426
October 202415
September 202414
August 202426
July 202432
June 202452

High Crime Locations West Lindsey in March 2025

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

1. Queensway (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
2. Bigby High Road (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person3
3. Torr Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1

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