Crime Rate in Market Rasen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Market Rasen

The total recorded crimes in Market Rasen, West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market Rasen crime rate of 17.67 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 Market Rasen, encompassing approximately 2,716 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Market Rasen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linwood Road with total crimes: 4
  • Willingham Road with total crimes: 3
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Market Rasen?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Market Rasen reported a higher crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 739 crimes compared to 450. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Market Rasen witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Market Rasen experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 574 crimes compared to 367. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Market Rasen witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lindsey, Market Rasen has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Market Rasen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Market Rasen has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 17.67 ranking 5th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Market Rasen crimes were 739. The crime rate of Market Rasen in 2024 was 272.09 (year) or 22.67 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Market Rasen were around 574 crimes with yearly crime rate of 211.34 (year) or 17.61 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Market Rasen)CrimesRank (Market Rasen)CrimesRank (Market Rasen)
Gainsborough South-West174 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East91 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North65 3929 3771 3
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
Hemswell9 16221 13193 12
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

Market Rasen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (42 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202527
March 202518
February 202514
January 202510
December 202419
November 202422
October 202414
September 202424
August 202418
July 202430
June 202438
May 202421

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 234 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202512
February 202512
January 20259
December 20249
November 20246
October 202431
September 202414
August 202430
July 202429
June 202442
May 202414

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 20242
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20247

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
May 20249

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Market Rasen in May 2025

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

1. Linwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Willingham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Moor Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wilkinson Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Mill Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Gainsborough Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. B1202 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Faldingworth Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lincoln Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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