The total recorded crimes in Lea, West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lea crime rate of 64.52 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 Lea, encompassing approximately 62 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Lea, we need to analyze Lea crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to West Lindsey:
In 2024, Lea demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 64 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lea recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.
In 2023, Lea had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 57 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lea recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in West Lindsey, Lea has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Lea has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 64.52 ranking 19th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK
In 2024, the total Lea crimes were 64. The crime rate of Lea in 2024 was 1032.26 (year) or 86.02 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.
In 2023, the total crimes in Lea were around 57 crimes with yearly crime rate of 919.35 (year) or 76.61 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Lea) | Crimes | Rank (Lea) | Crimes | Rank (Lea) | |
| Gainsborough South-West | 174 | 1 | 2,190 | 1 | 1,936 | 1 |
| Gainsborough East | 91 | 2 | 1,280 | 2 | 1,104 | 2 |
| Gainsborough North | 65 | 3 | 929 | 3 | 771 | 3 |
| Market Rasen | 48 | 5 | 739 | 4 | 574 | 4 |
| Kelsey Wold | 54 | 4 | 288 | 11 | 231 | 10 |
| Dunholme and Welton | 36 | 6 | 360 | 9 | 346 | 5 |
| Scotter and Blyton | 33 | 8 | 433 | 5 | 336 | 7 |
| Caistor and Yarborough | 25 | 11 | 412 | 6 | 341 | 6 |
| Nettleham | 34 | 7 | 392 | 7 | 254 | 9 |
| Cherry Willingham | 25 | 9 | 371 | 8 | 262 | 8 |
| Saxilby | 25 | 10 | 317 | 10 | 210 | 11 |
| Hemswell | 9 | 16 | 221 | 13 | 193 | 12 |
| Scampton | 15 | 13 | 226 | 12 | 114 | 16 |
| Bardney | 23 | 12 | 155 | 16 | 127 | 14 |
| Wold View | 13 | 14 | 181 | 15 | 135 | 13 |
| Stow | 10 | 15 | 184 | 14 | 120 | 15 |
| Torksey | 6 | 17 | 131 | 17 | 98 | 17 |
| Waddingham and Spital | 4 | 18 | 94 | 18 | 90 | 18 |
| Sudbrooke | 2 | 20 | 39 | 20 | 49 | 20 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4
July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 2 |
A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lea postcode area is presented below.