Crime Rate in Caistor and Yarborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caistor and Yarborough

The total recorded crimes in Caistor and Yarborough, West Lindsey, UK in January 2026 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caistor and Yarborough crime rate of 50.82 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 Caistor and Yarborough, encompassing approximately 531 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Caistor and Yarborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • The Paddocks with total crimes: 3
  • Plover Square with total crimes: 2

How safe is Caistor and Yarborough?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Caistor and Yarborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 412 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Caistor and Yarborough witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Caistor and Yarborough had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 341 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Caistor and Yarborough witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Caistor and Yarborough Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Caistor and Yarborough has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 50.82 ranking 9th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Caistor and Yarborough crimes were 412. The crime rate of Caistor and Yarborough in 2024 was 775.46 (year) or 64.62 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caistor and Yarborough were around 341 crimes with yearly crime rate of 641.82 (year) or 53.49 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Caistor and Yarborough)CrimesRank (Caistor and Yarborough)CrimesRank (Caistor and Yarborough)
Gainsborough South-West142 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East59 41,280 21,104 2
Market Rasen83 2739 4574 4
Gainsborough North66 3929 3771 3
Dunholme and Welton30 8360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton31 7433 5336 7
Kelsey Wold42 5288 11231 10
Nettleham37 6392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham16 12371 8262 8
Saxilby17 11317 10210 11
Torksey17 10131 1798 17
Hemswell12 15221 13193 12
Scampton3 19226 12114 16
Wold View13 14181 15135 13
Bardney15 13155 16127 14
Stow9 17184 14120 15
Waddingham and Spital11 1694 1890 18
Sudbrooke4 1839 2049 20
Lea1 2064 1957 19

Caistor and Yarborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 20258
November 20259
October 20258
September 20256
August 202518
July 202521
June 202510
May 20259
April 202512
March 202511
February 202512

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20255
October 20257
September 202511
August 20254
July 20257
June 20259
May 20257
April 202513
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 20253
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20257
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20253
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Caistor and Yarborough in January 2026

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
2. The Paddocks (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Plover Square (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Brickyard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tennyson Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Varlow Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Plough Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Fountain Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.