Crime Rate in Gainsborough North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gainsborough North

The total recorded crimes in Gainsborough North, West Lindsey, UK in July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough North crime rate of 7.87 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 North, encompassing approximately 12,205 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (104.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
Gainsborough North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Juniper Way with total crimes: 7
  • Beaufort Street with total crimes: 7
  • Brook Lane with total crimes: 7

How safe is Gainsborough North?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Gainsborough North reported a higher crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 929 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gainsborough North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Gainsborough North experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 771 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gainsborough North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gainsborough North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Gainsborough North has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 7.87 ranking 3th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Gainsborough North crimes were 929. The crime rate of Gainsborough North in 2024 was 76.11 (year) or 6.34 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gainsborough North were around 771 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.17 (year) or 5.26 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gainsborough North)CrimesRank (Gainsborough North)CrimesRank (Gainsborough North)
Gainsborough South-West207 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East97 21,280 21,104 2
Market Rasen70 4739 4574 4
Dunholme and Welton28 8360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton51 6433 5336 7
Caistor and Yarborough52 5412 6341 6
Nettleham27 9392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham31 7371 8262 8
Kelsey Wold24 11288 11231 10
Saxilby25 10317 10210 11
Hemswell13 15221 13193 12
Scampton15 14226 12114 16
Stow17 12184 14120 15
Wold View8 18181 15135 13
Bardney16 13155 16127 14
Torksey13 16131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital13 1794 1890 18
Lea5 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke3 2039 2049 20

Gainsborough North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 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 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 202415
October 202411
September 202410

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247

A total of 351 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202523
May 202529
April 202535
March 202535
February 202527
January 202526
December 202431
November 202443
October 202421
September 202434

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202516
April 202518
March 202520
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 202419
October 20245
September 202411

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

High Crime Locations Gainsborough North in July 2025

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

1. Juniper Way (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
2. Beaufort Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
3. Brook Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Northolme View (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Laurel Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Mercer Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Woods Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Anastasia Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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