LN3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN3

LN3, West Lindsey has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.47 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this LN3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around LN3, encompassing approximately 12087 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

LN3 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Way with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Jubilee Close with total crimes: 2

LN3 Crime Map

Postcodes in LN3

The postcode district are associated with the LN3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The LN3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour123.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences120.990.00%
Shoplifting40.99300.00%
Public order30.33-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.2550.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-50.00%
Other crime20.170.00%
Other theft10.17-80.00%
Drugs10.08-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences123.47-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour100.99-47.37%
Other theft50.8366.67%
Public order40.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.33100.00%
Drugs20.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.170.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Shoplifting10.17-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour194.14111.11%
Violence and sexual offences141.577.69%
Other crime31.160.00%
Other theft30.25-25.00%
Shoplifting30.25200.00%
Vehicle crime20.25-50.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.17-50.00%
Public order20.17-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.31-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour91.08-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson40.74300.00%
Other theft40.3333.33%
Vehicle crime40.330.00%
Public order30.33-40.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences142.98-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour111.16-8.33%
Public order50.91150.00%
Other theft30.410.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-66.67%
Burglary10.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences173.4770.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.4150.00%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.250.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Shoplifting20.170.00%
Public order20.170.00%
Other crime10.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences102.5611.11%
Anti-social behaviour80.8360.00%
Vehicle crime40.66300.00%
Other theft40.33100.00%
Burglary30.33200.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences92.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour50.41-16.67%
Shoplifting40.410.00%
Other theft20.33100.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-75.00%
Public order10.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences122.81-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson70.99600.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.58100.00%
Vehicle crime40.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.33100.00%
Other theft10.170.00%
Burglary10.08-50.00%
Public order10.08-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences263.7273.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-40.00%
Public order30.25200.00%
Shoplifting30.2550.00%
Vehicle crime20.250.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Other crime20.17100.00%
Possession of weapons10.170.00%
Other theft10.08-66.67%
Drugs10.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.08-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.06-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.24-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson50.4166.67%
Other theft30.410.00%
Burglary20.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.170.00%
Shoplifting20.17-33.33%
Public order10.170.00%
Drugs10.080.00%
Other crime10.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences203.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour111.6510.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.910.00%
Other theft30.25-62.50%
Shoplifting30.25-40.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Public order10.08-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences153.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.240.00%
Other theft80.830.00%
Shoplifting50.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.410.00%
Drugs20.250.00%
Public order20.170.00%
Burglary10.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202410
June 202419
May 20249
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20235
September 202311
August 202310

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 202414
March 202417
February 202410
January 20249
December 202312
November 202326
October 202315
September 202320
August 202315

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LN3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norman Way
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jubilee Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Harvey Kent Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. High Meadows
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Peter'S Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Scothern Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nursery Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Oxeney Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. David Todd Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lancaster Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Cheriton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lancaster Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lakeside View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Witham View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Waterhill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Mellows Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. North Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Wragby Road East
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Croft Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Waterford Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Wesley Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. The Brambles
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Laburnum Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Newstead Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1