Crime Rate in Gainsborough East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gainsborough East

The total recorded crimes in Gainsborough East, West Lindsey, UK in January 2026 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough East crime rate of 5.44 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 Gainsborough East, encompassing approximately 10,837 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Gainsborough East Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Jenkinson Close with total crimes: 8
  • Pasture Road with total crimes: 5
  • Richardson Rise with total crimes: 5

How safe is Gainsborough East?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Gainsborough East reported a higher crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 1,280 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gainsborough East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Gainsborough East experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 1,104 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gainsborough East witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lindsey, Gainsborough East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Gainsborough East Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Gainsborough East has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 5.44 ranking 4th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Gainsborough East crimes were 1,280. The crime rate of Gainsborough East in 2024 was 118.11 (year) or 9.84 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gainsborough East were around 1,104 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.87 (year) or 8.49 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gainsborough East)CrimesRank (Gainsborough East)CrimesRank (Gainsborough East)
Gainsborough South-West142 12,190 11,936 1
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
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

Gainsborough East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202516
November 202517
October 202512
September 202517
August 202523
July 202528
June 202527
May 202525
April 202521
March 202525
February 202517

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20253
September 20256
August 20252
July 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20256
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20258

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 202529
November 202527
October 202526
September 202519
August 202529
July 202532
June 202539
May 202528
April 202527
March 202527
February 202527

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20257
November 202512
October 20255
September 20258
August 202511
July 202514
June 202511
May 20259
April 202515
March 202514
February 202514

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
November 20252
September 20251
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 202512
September 20258
August 20259
July 20257
June 20251
May 20259
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
November 20253
October 20252
September 202510
August 20256
July 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20251

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20254
September 20254
August 20251
July 20253
June 20255
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Gainsborough East in January 2026

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

1. John Jenkinson Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Pasture Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Richardson Rise (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Queensway (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Newton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Fillingham Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Limber Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Saracen Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Aegir Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Middlefield Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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