Crime Rate in Wold View: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wold View

The total recorded crimes in Wold View, West Lindsey, UK in January 2026 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wold View crime rate of 298.85 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 Wold View, encompassing approximately 43 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-85.71% decrease)
Wold View Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moortown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Salisbury Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Cambridge Crescent with total crimes: 1

How safe is Wold View?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Wold View demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 181 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wold View recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Wold View had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 135 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wold View recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wold View Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Wold View has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 298.85 ranking 14th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Wold View crimes were 181. The crime rate of Wold View in 2024 was 4160.92 (year) or 346.74 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wold View were around 135 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3103.45 (year) or 258.62 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wold View)CrimesRank (Wold View)CrimesRank (Wold View)
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
Hemswell12 15221 13193 12
Scampton3 19226 12114 16
Bardney15 13155 16127 14
Stow9 17184 14120 15
Waddingham and Spital11 1694 1890 18
Sudbrooke4 1839 2049 20
Lea1 2064 1957 19

Wold View Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (4 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20257
November 20256
October 20255
September 20258
August 20253
July 20252
June 20257
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202510
November 20252
October 20253
September 20257
August 20253
July 20255
June 20254
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
September 20252
August 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20255
August 20251
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20252
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20251

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

MonthCount
August 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251

High Crime Locations Wold View in January 2026

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

1. Moortown Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
2. Salisbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cambridge Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Swinhope Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Wold View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Pottinger Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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