Crime Rate in Hemswell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemswell

The total recorded crimes in Hemswell, West Lindsey, UK in January 2026 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemswell crime rate of 180.72 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) 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,

  • Barton Road with total crimes: 1
  • Creampoke Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Lloyd Place 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 January 2026 the Hemswell has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 180.72 ranking 15th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Hemswell)CrimesRank (Hemswell)CrimesRank (Hemswell)
Gainsborough South-West142 12,190 11,936 1
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
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

Hemswell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20254
November 20257
October 20252
September 20253
July 20251
June 20257
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
August 20252
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
April 20251

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20252
March 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
October 20251

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255

High Crime Locations Hemswell in January 2026

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

1. Barton Road (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
2. Creampoke Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lloyd Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Louisberg Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Weldon Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Canberra Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. Old Stack Yard Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Poplar Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Edmund Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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