Crime Rate in Gainsborough South-West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gainsborough South-West

The total recorded crimes in Gainsborough South-West, West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 174 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough South-West crime rate of 15.43 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 South-West, encompassing approximately 11,274 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (45.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-12.73% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
Gainsborough South-West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Market Place with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

How safe is Gainsborough South-West?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Gainsborough South-West reported a higher crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 2,190 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Gainsborough South-West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Gainsborough South-West experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 1,936 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Gainsborough South-West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gainsborough South-West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Gainsborough South-West has recorded 174 crimes with crime rate of 15.43 ranking 1th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Gainsborough South-West crimes were 2,190. The crime rate of Gainsborough South-West in 2024 was 194.24 (year) or 16.19 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gainsborough South-West were around 1,936 crimes with yearly crime rate of 171.71 (year) or 14.31 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)
Gainsborough East91 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North65 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen48 5739 4574 4
Kelsey Wold54 4288 11231 10
Dunholme and Welton36 6360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton33 8433 5336 7
Caistor and Yarborough25 11412 6341 6
Nettleham34 7392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham25 9371 8262 8
Saxilby25 10317 10210 11
Hemswell9 16221 13193 12
Scampton15 13226 12114 16
Bardney23 12155 16127 14
Wold View13 14181 15135 13
Stow10 15184 14120 15
Torksey6 17131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital4 1894 1890 18
Lea4 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke2 2039 2049 20

Gainsborough South-West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (59 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (76 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 536 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202555
March 202546
February 202531
January 202522
December 202430
November 202433
October 202433
September 202427
August 202441
July 202449
June 202476
May 202445

A total of 683 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202537
March 202540
February 202555
January 202565
December 202456
November 202459
October 202453
September 202451
August 202456
July 202439
June 202470
May 202448

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202512
February 20257
January 202513
December 202418
November 202416
October 202415
September 202420
August 202416
July 202412
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 202412
October 202410
September 20248
August 20248
July 20242
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 156 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 20258
January 202514
December 202418
November 202426
October 20249
September 202416
August 202411
July 20246
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 323 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202535
February 202528
January 202516
December 202420
November 202441
October 202414
September 202422
August 202435
July 202422
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Gainsborough South-West in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
6. Stanley Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Colville Terrace (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lewis Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Washington Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
10. Waterworks Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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