Crime Rate in Hemswell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemswell

The total recorded crimes in Hemswell, West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemswell crime rate of 135.54 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 Hemswell, encompassing approximately 66 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hemswell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harpswell Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Canberra Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Bratt Field South Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hemswell?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Hemswell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 221 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hemswell recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Hemswell had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 193 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hemswell recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lindsey, Hemswell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Hemswell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hemswell has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 135.54 ranking 16th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Hemswell crimes were 221. The crime rate of Hemswell in 2024 was 3328.31 (year) or 277.36 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hemswell were around 193 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2906.63 (year) or 242.22 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hemswell)CrimesRank (Hemswell)CrimesRank (Hemswell)
Gainsborough South-West174 12,190 11,936 1
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
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

Hemswell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 202413

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Hemswell in May 2025

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

1. Harpswell Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Canberra Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bratt Field South Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Minden Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hemswell Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
7. Poplar Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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