Crime Rate in Wold View: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wold View

The total recorded crimes in Wold View, West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
Wold View Crime Hotspots

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

  • First Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Pottinger Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Salisbury Avenue 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 May 2025 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wold View)CrimesRank (Wold View)CrimesRank (Wold View)
Gainsborough South-West174 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East91 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North65 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen48 5739 4574 4
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
Stow10 15184 14120 15
Torksey6 17131 1798 17
Waddingham and Spital4 1894 1890 18
Lea4 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke2 2039 2049 20

Wold View Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 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 November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 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 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 202412
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Wold View in May 2025

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

1. First Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Pottinger Gardens (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Salisbury Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Canberra Crescent (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Hunter Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Drigh Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Caistor Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Moortown Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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