Crime Rate in Nettleham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nettleham

The total recorded crimes in Nettleham, West Lindsey, UK in January 2026 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nettleham crime rate of 14.25 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 Nettleham, encompassing approximately 2,596 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Nettleham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • Welton Road with total crimes: 9
  • Frith Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Nettleham?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Nettleham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 392 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Nettleham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Nettleham had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 254 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Nettleham witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nettleham Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Nettleham has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 14.25 ranking 6th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Nettleham crimes were 392. The crime rate of Nettleham in 2024 was 150.96 (year) or 12.58 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nettleham were around 254 crimes with yearly crime rate of 97.82 (year) or 8.15 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Nettleham)CrimesRank (Nettleham)CrimesRank (Nettleham)
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
Cherry Willingham16 12371 8262 8
Saxilby17 11317 10210 11
Torksey17 10131 1798 17
Hemswell12 15221 13193 12
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

Nettleham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20254
November 20254
October 20256
September 20255
August 20254
July 20254
June 202511
May 202511
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253

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

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 74 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20256
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
August 20255
July 20253
June 20257
May 20258
April 202512
March 20259
February 202510

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20254
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202516
November 202515
October 202513
September 202513
August 202512
July 202511
June 202515
May 202510
April 202513
March 20255
February 20258

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
August 20252
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20251
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
September 20252
July 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
April 20256
March 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

High Crime Locations Nettleham in January 2026

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Welton Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Frith Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Steepers (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. North Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Welton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cross Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Westfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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