LN2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN2

LN2, Lincoln has recorded a total of 517 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LN2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LN2, encompassing approximately 42581 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (201) incidents (34.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (90) incidents (-33.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)

LN2 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 60
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 29
  • Hospital with total crimes: 21

LN2 Crime Map

Postcodes in LN2

The postcode district are associated with the LN2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LN2 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 201 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 90 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20112.1434.00%
Anti-social behaviour904.72-33.82%
Public order412.112.50%
Criminal damage and arson390.9621.88%
Shoplifting380.92-29.63%
Other theft340.8936.00%
Other crime230.80155.56%
Burglary130.5462.50%
Vehicle crime130.3130.00%
Drugs100.31150.00%
Robbery60.23200.00%
Bicycle theft40.1433.33%
Possession of weapons30.0950.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 150 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 136 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15011.16-13.29%
Anti-social behaviour1363.521.49%
Shoplifting543.19-23.94%
Public order401.27-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson320.94-8.57%
Other theft250.75-10.71%
Vehicle crime100.59-9.09%
Other crime90.23-57.14%
Burglary80.21-38.46%
Drugs40.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft30.09-40.00%
Robbery20.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.05-33.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 173 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 134 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17312.89-5.98%
Anti-social behaviour1344.068.06%
Shoplifting713.15-14.46%
Public order441.677.32%
Criminal damage and arson351.03-12.50%
Other theft280.82-6.67%
Other crime210.6623.53%
Burglary130.490.00%
Vehicle crime110.31-15.38%
Drugs60.26-25.00%
Bicycle theft50.1425.00%
Robbery30.120.00%
Possession of weapons30.07-25.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 184 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 124 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18413.29-10.68%
Anti-social behaviour1244.32-3.88%
Shoplifting832.9138.33%
Public order411.9541.38%
Criminal damage and arson400.9637.93%
Other theft300.9457.89%
Other crime170.70-10.53%
Burglary130.40-23.53%
Vehicle crime130.3144.44%
Drugs80.31-11.11%
Possession of weapons40.190.00%
Bicycle theft40.090.00%
Robbery30.09-40.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 206 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 129 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20612.669.57%
Anti-social behaviour1294.8448.28%
Shoplifting603.03-38.14%
Public order291.41-43.14%
Criminal damage and arson290.68-21.62%
Other crime190.6826.67%
Other theft190.45-29.63%
Burglary170.45-5.56%
Drugs90.4012.50%
Vehicle crime90.21-10.00%
Robbery50.2125.00%
Possession of weapons40.12100.00%
Bicycle theft40.09100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 97 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18812.87-2.59%
Shoplifting974.4246.97%
Anti-social behaviour872.28-30.40%
Public order512.04112.50%
Criminal damage and arson371.2023.33%
Other theft270.8758.82%
Burglary180.63-5.26%
Other crime150.4236.36%
Vehicle crime100.350.00%
Drugs80.23-50.00%
Robbery40.190.00%
Possession of weapons20.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%
Theft from the person20.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 193 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 125 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19312.2415.57%
Anti-social behaviour1254.5350.60%
Shoplifting662.946.45%
Criminal damage and arson301.55-18.92%
Public order240.70-4.00%
Burglary190.560.00%
Other theft170.456.25%
Drugs160.4060.00%
Other crime110.380.00%
Vehicle crime100.2666.67%
Possession of weapons40.23100.00%
Robbery40.09300.00%
Bicycle theft20.09-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 167 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16710.38-13.92%
Anti-social behaviour833.922.47%
Shoplifting621.95-10.14%
Criminal damage and arson371.46-13.95%
Public order250.87-26.47%
Burglary190.5918.75%
Other theft160.45-48.39%
Other crime110.3810.00%
Drugs100.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime60.230.00%
Bicycle theft30.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.070.00%
Robbery10.05-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 194 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19412.0511.49%
Anti-social behaviour814.56-7.95%
Shoplifting691.9015.00%
Criminal damage and arson431.6230.30%
Public order341.016.25%
Other theft310.800.00%
Burglary160.73100.00%
Drugs150.38114.29%
Other crime100.3511.11%
Vehicle crime60.23-57.14%
Bicycle theft40.14-20.00%
Robbery40.0933.33%
Theft from the person40.0933.33%
Possession of weapons20.09-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 174 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 88 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17411.08-17.14%
Anti-social behaviour884.097.32%
Shoplifting602.0753.85%
Criminal damage and arson331.41-25.00%
Public order320.77-21.95%
Other theft310.75-8.82%
Vehicle crime140.7340.00%
Other crime90.33-43.75%
Burglary80.21-11.11%
Drugs70.190.00%
Bicycle theft50.1625.00%
Possession of weapons50.120.00%
Robbery30.12200.00%
Theft from the person30.07-25.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 210 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21011.8815.38%
Anti-social behaviour824.93-20.39%
Criminal damage and arson441.9310.00%
Public order411.037.89%
Shoplifting390.96-4.88%
Other theft340.92-2.86%
Other crime160.8023.08%
Vehicle crime100.3866.67%
Burglary90.23-18.18%
Drugs70.21-46.15%
Possession of weapons50.16-16.67%
Theft from the person40.12100.00%
Bicycle theft40.09-60.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 182 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18211.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour1034.270.00%
Shoplifting412.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson400.960.00%
Public order380.940.00%
Other theft350.890.00%
Other crime130.820.00%
Drugs130.310.00%
Burglary110.310.00%
Bicycle theft100.260.00%
Vehicle crime60.230.00%
Possession of weapons60.140.00%
Theft from the person20.140.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 327 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202425
July 202428
June 202430
May 202419
April 202427
March 202417
February 202416
January 202431
December 202331
November 202334
October 202335

A total of 1262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 105.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202490
August 2024136
July 2024134
June 2024124
May 2024129
April 202487
March 2024125
February 202483
January 202481
December 202388
November 202382
October 2023103

A total of 439 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202432
July 202435
June 202440
May 202429
April 202437
March 202430
February 202437
January 202443
December 202333
November 202344
October 202340

A total of 174 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 20249
July 202421
June 202417
May 202419
April 202415
March 202411
February 202411
January 202410
December 20239
November 202316
October 202313

A total of 2222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 185.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 210 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024201
August 2024150
July 2024173
June 2024184
May 2024206
April 2024188
March 2024193
February 2024167
January 2024194
December 2023174
November 2023210
October 2023182

A total of 164 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202413
June 202413
May 202417
April 202418
March 202419
February 202419
January 202416
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202440
July 202444
June 202441
May 202429
April 202451
March 202424
February 202425
January 202434
December 202332
November 202341
October 202338

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 20249
April 202410
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 202314
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 50 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310

A total of 740 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202454
July 202471
June 202483
May 202460
April 202497
March 202466
February 202462
January 202469
December 202360
November 202339
October 202341

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249
April 20248
March 202416
February 202410
January 202415
December 20237
November 20237
October 202313

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LN2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total60
    Anti-social behaviour21
    Shoplifting19
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft3
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Frederick Street
    Total29
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order3
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. B1003
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total12
    Other crime4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Public order3
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Greetwell Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime2
    Public order1
  • 9. Broadgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Woodhall Drive
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brook Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Napier Street
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Imp Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Baggholme Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Hugh Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Welton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Laughton Way North
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Outer Circle Drive
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Keats Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Swithins Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 23. Harmston Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 24. Graham Taylor Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sedgebrook Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 26. Ashlar Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 27. Blankney Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Stapleford Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Cottingham Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Nightingale Mews
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4