DN21 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DN21

DN21, West Lindsey has recorded a total of 430 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DN21 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DN21, encompassing approximately 39051 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (149) incidents (12.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (-50.42% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (49) incidents (44.12% increase)

DN21 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Market Place with total crimes: 14
  • Torr Street with total crimes: 12

DN21 Crime Map

Postcodes in DN21

The postcode district are associated with the DN21, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DN21 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 149 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14911.0112.03%
Anti-social behaviour593.82-50.42%
Criminal damage and arson491.5144.12%
Shoplifting431.25-28.33%
Public order351.1059.09%
Burglary290.9011.54%
Other theft180.74-33.33%
Other crime150.460.00%
Vehicle crime100.38-28.57%
Drugs90.2680.00%
Bicycle theft90.23200.00%
Robbery40.23-20.00%
Possession of weapons10.10-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 119 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13311.98-5.67%
Anti-social behaviour1193.415.31%
Shoplifting603.0587.50%
Criminal damage and arson341.54-15.00%
Other theft270.8712.50%
Burglary260.69188.89%
Public order220.67-21.43%
Other crime150.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime140.38-30.00%
Drugs50.36-50.00%
Robbery50.13400.00%
Bicycle theft30.130.00%
Theft from the person30.08200.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 113 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14111.3721.55%
Anti-social behaviour1133.6113.00%
Criminal damage and arson402.89-13.04%
Shoplifting321.0245.45%
Public order280.823.70%
Other theft240.72-4.00%
Other crime200.6181.82%
Vehicle crime200.51-20.00%
Drugs100.5111.11%
Burglary90.26-67.86%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Possession of weapons20.080.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%
Robbery10.03-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 100 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11610.68-28.40%
Anti-social behaviour1002.975.26%
Criminal damage and arson462.564.55%
Burglary281.1840.00%
Public order270.720.00%
Other theft250.6956.25%
Vehicle crime250.6419.05%
Shoplifting220.64-21.43%
Other crime110.5622.22%
Drugs90.28-18.18%
Robbery40.23100.00%
Theft from the person20.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 162 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 95 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16211.4225.58%
Anti-social behaviour954.1526.67%
Criminal damage and arson442.43-24.14%
Shoplifting281.13-17.65%
Public order270.7250.00%
Vehicle crime210.6910.53%
Burglary200.54-39.39%
Other theft160.51-20.00%
Drugs110.4122.22%
Other crime90.2850.00%
Possession of weapons80.23166.67%
Robbery20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12910.45-14.57%
Anti-social behaviour753.304.17%
Criminal damage and arson581.9226.09%
Shoplifting341.49-12.82%
Burglary330.8783.33%
Other theft200.85-28.57%
Vehicle crime190.5190.00%
Public order180.49-33.33%
Drugs90.4650.00%
Other crime60.23-14.29%
Possession of weapons30.15-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 151 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15110.509.42%
Anti-social behaviour723.8756.52%
Criminal damage and arson461.842.22%
Shoplifting391.18-7.14%
Other theft281.0021.74%
Public order270.7235.00%
Burglary180.69-14.29%
Vehicle crime100.46-61.54%
Other crime70.26-12.50%
Drugs60.18-40.00%
Possession of weapons40.15-20.00%
Bicycle theft10.100.00%
Robbery10.03-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 138 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1389.99-12.66%
Anti-social behaviour463.53-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson451.18-4.26%
Shoplifting421.15-17.65%
Vehicle crime261.0862.50%
Other theft230.6715.00%
Burglary210.59-32.26%
Public order200.54-33.33%
Drugs100.51-37.50%
Other crime80.260.00%
Possession of weapons50.2066.67%
Robbery30.130.00%
Theft from the person20.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.05-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15811.1629.51%
Shoplifting514.0537.84%
Anti-social behaviour501.31-1.96%
Criminal damage and arson471.286.82%
Burglary311.2047.62%
Public order300.7950.00%
Other theft200.77-23.08%
Drugs160.51220.00%
Vehicle crime160.41-23.81%
Other crime80.41-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.200.00%
Possession of weapons30.08-40.00%
Robbery30.08-40.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 122 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.47-16.44%
Anti-social behaviour513.128.51%
Criminal damage and arson441.31-12.00%
Shoplifting371.13-21.28%
Other theft260.95-3.70%
Vehicle crime210.67-32.26%
Burglary210.5461.54%
Public order200.540.00%
Other crime100.51-33.33%
Robbery50.26400.00%
Possession of weapons50.13150.00%
Drugs50.13-54.55%
Bicycle theft30.13-40.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14610.683.55%
Criminal damage and arson503.740.00%
Shoplifting471.28-29.85%
Anti-social behaviour471.20-11.32%
Vehicle crime311.20138.46%
Other theft270.79-12.90%
Public order200.69-47.37%
Other crime150.5187.50%
Burglary130.38-63.89%
Drugs110.3357.14%
Bicycle theft50.2825.00%
Theft from the person20.13100.00%
Possession of weapons20.05-77.78%
Robbery10.05-88.89%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 141 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14111.960.00%
Shoplifting673.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour531.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson501.360.00%
Public order381.280.00%
Burglary360.970.00%
Other theft310.920.00%
Vehicle crime130.790.00%
Possession of weapons90.330.00%
Robbery90.230.00%
Other crime80.230.00%
Drugs70.200.00%
Bicycle theft40.180.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 553 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202434
July 202440
June 202446
May 202444
April 202458
March 202446
February 202445
January 202447
December 202344
November 202350
October 202350

A total of 1686 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024149
August 2024133
July 2024141
June 2024116
May 2024162
April 2024129
March 2024151
February 2024138
January 2024158
December 2023122
November 2023146
October 2023141

A total of 880 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 2024119
July 2024113
June 2024100
May 202495
April 202475
March 202472
February 202446
January 202450
December 202351
November 202347
October 202353

A total of 132 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202415
July 202420
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 202315
October 20238

A total of 285 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202427
July 202424
June 202425
May 202416
April 202420
March 202428
February 202423
January 202420
December 202326
November 202327
October 202331

A total of 312 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
July 202428
June 202427
May 202427
April 202418
March 202427
February 202420
January 202430
December 202320
November 202320
October 202338

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 202410
January 202416
December 20235
November 202311
October 20237

A total of 502 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202460
July 202432
June 202422
May 202428
April 202434
March 202439
February 202442
January 202451
December 202337
November 202347
October 202367

A total of 226 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202420
June 202425
May 202421
April 202419
March 202410
February 202426
January 202416
December 202321
November 202331
October 202313

A total of 285 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202426
July 20249
June 202428
May 202420
April 202433
March 202418
February 202421
January 202431
December 202321
November 202313
October 202336

A total of 46 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 39 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20239

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DN21 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Market Place
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Torr Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total11
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beaufort Street
    Total10
    Burglary5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rosefields
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Drugs1
  • 7. Brook Lane
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 8. Etherington Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Marshall'S Rise
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Newton Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Harpswell Close
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Primrose Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Portland Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 14. Alec Rose Grove
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. A159
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 17. Whites Wood Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 18. Saracen Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Victoria Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. The Pines
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 21. Clinton Terrace
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Willoughby Street
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Theaker Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 25. Marlborough Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Vanessa Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
  • 28. Holme Lane
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 29. Greendale
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Maple Close
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1