The total recorded crimes in Lea, West Lindsey, UK in January 2026 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lea crime rate of 16.13 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 Jan 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 January 2026 the Lea has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 16.13 ranking 20th 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 | January 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Lea) | Crimes | Rank (Lea) | Crimes | Rank (Lea) | |
| Gainsborough South-West | 142 | 1 | 2,190 | 1 | 1,936 | 1 |
| Gainsborough East | 59 | 4 | 1,280 | 2 | 1,104 | 2 |
| Market Rasen | 83 | 2 | 739 | 4 | 574 | 4 |
| Gainsborough North | 66 | 3 | 929 | 3 | 771 | 3 |
| Dunholme and Welton | 30 | 8 | 360 | 9 | 346 | 5 |
| Scotter and Blyton | 31 | 7 | 433 | 5 | 336 | 7 |
| Kelsey Wold | 42 | 5 | 288 | 11 | 231 | 10 |
| Caistor and Yarborough | 27 | 9 | 412 | 6 | 341 | 6 |
| Nettleham | 37 | 6 | 392 | 7 | 254 | 9 |
| Cherry Willingham | 16 | 12 | 371 | 8 | 262 | 8 |
| Saxilby | 17 | 11 | 317 | 10 | 210 | 11 |
| Torksey | 17 | 10 | 131 | 17 | 98 | 17 |
| Hemswell | 12 | 15 | 221 | 13 | 193 | 12 |
| Scampton | 3 | 19 | 226 | 12 | 114 | 16 |
| Wold View | 13 | 14 | 181 | 15 | 135 | 13 |
| Bardney | 15 | 13 | 155 | 16 | 127 | 14 |
| Stow | 9 | 17 | 184 | 14 | 120 | 15 |
| Waddingham and Spital | 11 | 16 | 94 | 18 | 90 | 18 |
| Sudbrooke | 4 | 18 | 39 | 20 | 49 | 20 |
In January 2026, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In December 2025, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
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.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 3 |
| June 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | 1 |
| November 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 8 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| August 2025 | 2 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| September 2025 | 1 |
| June 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
| May 2025 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lea postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |