What is the crime rate in West Lindsey? 67 crimes per 1,000 residents
West Lindsey had 6,396 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 67 per 1,000 residents and High for England and Wales. Crime rose 1.3% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 6,396
- Compared with England and Wales
- High
- On the previous 12 months
- +1.3%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in West LindseyWhat are the most common crimes in West Lindsey?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in West Lindsey, with 2,994 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (31 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000. 2 of 13 crime types are more than 10% above the England and Wales rate.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 31 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonAbove England and Wales | 8.0 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 7.3 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 4.5 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 4.5 per 1,000 |
| Burglary | 3.4 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeAbove England and Wales | 3.0 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 2.4 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 1.2 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.6 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.3 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.0 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in West Lindsey?
Crime rose 1.3% on the previous 12 months. 6,396 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 6,313 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of West Lindsey has the lowest crime rate?
Sudbrooke CP has the lowest crime rate of the 19 areas of West Lindsey, at 16 crimes per 1,000 residents. Gainsborough CP has the highest, at 150. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudbrooke CPVery Low | 16 | Very Low | £351,625 |
| Scampton CPVery Low | 30 | Very Low | £259,958 |
| Fiskerton CPVery Low | 30 | Very Low | £261,399 |
| Keelby CPVery Low | 30 | Very Low | £225,839 |
| Welton CPLow | 32 | Low | £281,929 |
| Cherry Willingham CPLow | 32 | Low | £261,947 |
| Lea CPLow | 33 | Low | £240,833 |
| Scotter CPLow | 34 | Low | £261,358 |
| Dunholme CPLow | 34 | Low | £267,425 |
| Sturton by Stow CPLow | 34 | Low | £266,720 |
| Saxilby with Ingleby CPLow | 39 | Low | £277,917 |
| Blyton CPTypical | 45 | Typical | £246,521 |
| Morton CPTypical | 45 | Typical | £251,025 |
| Middle RasenTypical | 49 | Typical | £253,392 |
| Bardney CPHigh | 55 | High | £214,707 |
| Nettleham CPHigh | 60 | High | £337,568 |
| Caistor TCHigh | 63 | High | £209,986 |
| Market RasenVery High | 110 | Very High | £186,563 |
| Gainsborough CPVery High | 150 | Very High | £126,584 |
How does crime in West Lindsey compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in West Lindsey compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Lincolnshire.
West Lindsey vs Lincoln
- West Lindsey
- 67 per 1,000
- Lincoln
- 124 per 1,000
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West Lindsey vs East Lindsey
- West Lindsey
- 67 per 1,000
- East Lindsey
- 78 per 1,000
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West Lindsey vs North Kesteven
- West Lindsey
- 67 per 1,000
- North Kesteven
- 43 per 1,000
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West Lindsey vs Boston
- West Lindsey
- 67 per 1,000
- Boston
- 87 per 1,000
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West Lindsey vs South Kesteven
- West Lindsey
- 67 per 1,000
- South Kesteven
- 60 per 1,000
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West Lindsey vs South Holland
- West Lindsey
- 67 per 1,000
- South Holland
- 63 per 1,000
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Is West Lindsey a safe place to live?
West Lindsey had 67 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is High among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 1.3% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
High means the second-highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in West Lindsey?
Police recorded 1,793 incidents of anti-social behaviour in West Lindsey in the 12 months to August 2026, or 19 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about West Lindsey?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in West Lindsey.
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Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:25 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The West Lindsey dataset covers 4,012 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.