Crime Rate in Cherry Willingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cherry Willingham

The total recorded crimes in Cherry Willingham, West Lindsey, UK in January 2026 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cherry Willingham crime rate of 13.44 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 Cherry Willingham, encompassing approximately 1,190 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cherry Willingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Holt Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mayfair Close with total crimes: 2
  • Nursery Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cherry Willingham?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Cherry Willingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 371 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cherry Willingham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Cherry Willingham had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 262 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cherry Willingham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cherry Willingham Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Cherry Willingham has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 13.44 ranking 12th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Cherry Willingham crimes were 371. The crime rate of Cherry Willingham in 2024 was 311.66 (year) or 25.97 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cherry Willingham were around 262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 220.09 (year) or 18.34 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cherry Willingham)CrimesRank (Cherry Willingham)CrimesRank (Cherry Willingham)
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
Caistor and Yarborough27 9412 6341 6
Nettleham37 6392 7254 9
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

Cherry Willingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 202510
November 202511
October 20259
September 202510
August 20258
July 202514
June 20259
May 202511
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
September 20252
June 20253
February 20252

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20257
November 202511
October 20253
September 20252
August 20256
July 20258
June 20254
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
June 20252

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20252
September 20252
August 20253
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20252
March 20251

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20252

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251
September 20252
July 20251
June 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Cherry Willingham in January 2026

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

1. Ash Holt Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Mayfair Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Nursery Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Bakehouse Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wragby Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Meadow Bank Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. High Meadows (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Laburnum Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. St Hugh'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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