Crime Rate in Gainsborough North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gainsborough North

The total recorded crimes in Gainsborough North, West Lindsey, UK in March 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough North crime rate of 5.90 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gainsborough North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Connaught Road with total crimes: 5
  • Asquith Street with total crimes: 5
  • Mercer Road with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Gainsborough North has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 5.90 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Lindsey)CrimesRank (West Lindsey)CrimesRank (West Lindsey)
Gainsborough South-West168 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East90 21,280 21,104 2
Market Rasen44 4739 4574 4
Dunholme and Welton20 10360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton32 6433 5336 7
Kelsey Wold36 5288 11231 10
Caistor and Yarborough32 7412 6341 6
Nettleham27 8392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham17 12371 8262 8
Stow22 9184 14120 15
Saxilby16 14317 10210 11
Bardney18 11155 16127 14
Hemswell17 13221 13193 12
Scampton10 16226 12114 16
Wold View11 15181 15135 13
Torksey9 17131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital5 1894 1890 18
Lea2 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke1 2039 2049 20

Gainsborough North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202527
January 202526
December 202431
November 202443
October 202421
September 202434
August 202418
July 202430
June 202458
May 202432
April 202410

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 202419
October 20245
September 202411
August 202419
July 202415
June 202446
May 202416
April 202411

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202510
December 20244
November 202415
October 202411
September 202410
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20244

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Gainsborough North in March 2025

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

1. Connaught Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Asquith Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Mercer Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Brook Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
5. George Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Charles Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alfred Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
9. Ropery Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Birch Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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