What is the crime rate in West Lindsey?

As of February 2026, West Lindsey has a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 residents, based on 625 recorded offences.

How does West Lindsey rank nationally for crime?

West Lindsey ranks #220 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in West Lindsey?

The most common crime type in West Lindsey is Violence and sexual offences with 262 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 41.9% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in West Lindsey?

As of February 2026, West Lindsey has a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 residents, based on 625 recorded offences.

How does West Lindsey rank nationally for crime?

West Lindsey ranks #220 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in West Lindsey?

The most common crime type in West Lindsey is Violence and sexual offences with 262 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 41.9% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Lincolnshire Police Police

West Lindsey Crime Intelligence Report

West Lindsey recorded 625 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 residents. This places West Lindsey at #220 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 1.6% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 11.6% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

625

trending_down -1.6% vs last month

Crime Rate

6.57per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#220of 331

By total crime volume

Lincolnshire

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Monthly Totals

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 24 Robbery: 1	24
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 17	17
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 11	11
On or near Market Place Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6 Possession of weapons: 1	6
On or near Birchwoods Close Map	Shoplifting: 7	7
On or near A159 Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Bigby Green Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Brook Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5
On or near Police Station Map	Other crime: 3 Other theft: 2	3
On or near Morton Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 5	5

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

625 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

262

41.9%

Anti-social Behaviour

114

18.2%

Shoplifting

9.8%

Criminal Damage & Arson

8.0%

Vehicle Crime

5.6%

Other Theft

5.3%

Other Crime

3.8%

Public Order

3.0%

Burglary

2.7%

Drug Offences

1.0%

Robbery

0.5%

Weapons Possession

0.2%

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Ward Safety Rankings

20 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Gainsborough South-West	172	15.3
2	Gainsborough East	67	6.2
3	Gainsborough North	62	5.1
4	Market Rasen	48	17.7
5	Kelsey Wold	36	1224.5

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Waddingham and Spital	4	148.1
shield	Lea	5	80.6
shield	Scampton	8	80.0
shield	Sudbrooke	8	12.2
shield	Hemswell	10	150.6

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -1.6%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +11.6%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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