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 January 2026 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gainsborough South-West crime rate of 12.59 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (11.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
Gainsborough South-West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Meldrum Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Market Place with total crimes: 10

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 January 2026 the Gainsborough South-West has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 12.59 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)CrimesRank (Gainsborough South-West)
Gainsborough East59 41,280 21,104 2
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 South-West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 632 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202648
December 202543
November 202565
October 202562
September 202558
August 202552
July 202553
June 202565
May 202554
April 202537
March 202540
February 202555

A total of 515 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202635
December 202530
November 202541
October 202546
September 202542
August 202546
July 202548
June 202547
May 202548
April 202555
March 202546
February 202531

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20253
November 20251
October 20255
September 20253
August 20256
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20256
October 202512
September 20258
August 20258
July 202513
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 20258

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20255
September 20252
August 20254
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 345 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202517
November 202529
October 202544
September 202535
August 202541
July 202532
June 202525
May 202519
April 202521
March 202535
February 202528

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202516
November 202512
October 202513
September 202511
August 202525
July 202528
June 202523
May 202510
April 202516
March 202512
February 20257

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20257
November 20255
October 20252
September 20253
August 20257
July 20254
June 20257
May 202510
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20255
November 20254
October 20254
September 20257
August 202510
July 20257
June 20253
May 202510
April 20254
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20252
September 20253
July 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20257
November 20257
October 20252
September 20253
August 20258
July 20256
June 20253
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20253
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Gainsborough South-West in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Meldrum Drive (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Stanley Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
5. Primrose Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Etherington Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Willoughby Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
10. A159 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2

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