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 July 2025 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough South-West crime rate of 18.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-18.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (2.13% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (28.00% increase)
Gainsborough South-West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Market Place with total crimes: 23
  • Washington Street 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 July 2025 the Gainsborough South-West has recorded 207 crimes with crime rate of 18.36 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)
Gainsborough East97 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North96 3929 3771 3
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 South-West 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 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 420 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202547
May 202548
April 202555
March 202546
February 202531
January 202522
December 202430
November 202433
October 202433
September 202427

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202523
May 202510
April 202516
March 202512
February 20257
January 202513
December 202418
November 202416
October 202415
September 202420

A total of 588 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202565
May 202554
April 202537
March 202540
February 202555
January 202565
December 202456
November 202459
October 202453
September 202451

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 202412
October 202410
September 20248

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20249

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 20258
January 202514
December 202418
November 202426
October 20249
September 202416

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20247

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202525
May 202519
April 202521
March 202535
February 202528
January 202516
December 202420
November 202441
October 202414
September 202422

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242

High Crime Locations Gainsborough South-West in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting19
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Market Place (Map)
Total23
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
3. Washington Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
4. Stanley Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Cross Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Etherington Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Meldrum Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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