Crime Rate in West Lindsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Lindsey

The total recorded crimes in West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 696 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Lindsey crime rate of 7.31 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (257) incidents (11.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (168) incidents (-16.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (64) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
West Lindsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Market Place with total crimes: 15
  • Laurel Grove with total crimes: 12

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 (174 crimes), and the safest, Sudbrooke (2 crimes), is 172 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across West Lindsey.

Similarly, the area of Gainsborough West (220 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hemswell & Spital (20 crimes), with a difference of 200 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within West Lindsey.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Gainsborough South-West174
Gainsborough East91
Gainsborough North65
Kelsey Wold54
Market Rasen48

Safest Wards:

Hemswell9
Torksey6
Waddingham and Spital4
Lea4
Sudbrooke2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Gainsborough West220
Gainsborough East91
Caistor, Kelsey & Keelby85
Market Rasen & Brookenby55
Morton, Blyton & Scotter52

Safest Areas:

Dunholme & Welton36
Nettleham, Sudbrooke & Scothern36
Saxilby & Scampton33
Torksey & Stow20
Hemswell & Spital20

West Lindsey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Lindsey has recorded 696 crimes with crime rate of 7.31 ranking 192th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven509 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland663 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven835 612,010 59,134 5
Boston599 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,163 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,366 118,953 114,313 1

West Lindsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (257 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (168 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (231 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (202 incidents) also being high.

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 324 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202532
March 202520
February 202535
January 202522
December 202422
November 202419
October 202429
September 202425
August 202420
July 202433
June 202446

A total of 456 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202520
March 202527
February 202524
January 202539
December 202447
November 202443
October 202442
September 202447
August 202439
July 202433
June 202458

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20257
February 20253
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 914 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202568
March 202551
February 202545
January 202553
December 202471
November 2024100
October 202483
September 202486
August 202463
July 202472
June 2024158

A total of 3033 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 252.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 436 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025257
April 2025231
March 2025208
February 2025220
January 2025223
December 2024261
November 2024278
October 2024202
September 2024279
August 2024203
July 2024235
June 2024436

A total of 268 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202524
March 202521
February 20256
January 202518
December 202418
November 202426
October 202415
September 202414
August 202426
July 202432
June 202452

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 482 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202531
March 202531
February 202527
January 202528
December 202447
November 202453
October 202431
September 202444
August 202436
July 202449
June 202464

A total of 532 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202530
March 202533
February 202531
January 202546
December 202429
November 202452
October 202450
September 202440
August 202449
July 202441
June 202494

A total of 581 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202536
March 202557
February 202547
January 202529
December 202451
November 202477
October 202426
September 202451
August 202470
July 202442
June 202460

A total of 145 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202518
February 202511
January 202510
December 20249
November 202414
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 202418

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 2033 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025168
April 2025202
March 2025169
February 2025105
January 2025106
December 2024108
November 2024156
October 2024153
September 2024110
August 2024195
July 2024209
June 2024352

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations West Lindsey in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
Other theft1
Other crime1
Burglary1
3. Laurel Grove (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Welton Road (Map)
Total12
Other crime8
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Harpswell Close (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order2
6. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3

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