WESTGATE, LN1 3BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN1 3BG

WESTGATE, LN1 3BG, Lincoln has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.07 per 1,000 population. This LN1 3BG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LN1 postcode area, which has experienced 339 crimes and a crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LN1 3BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LN1 3BG, encompassing approximately 3817 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

LN1 3BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Hereward Street with total crimes: 4
  • Exchequergate with total crimes: 4

WESTGATE, LN1 3BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.07-19.05%
Shoplifting144.4540.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.67-44.44%
Other theft92.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.36-16.67%
Other crime31.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Public order20.52-60.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour185.505.88%
Shoplifting104.71-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson62.62100.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.936.25%
Violence and sexual offences154.4536.36%
Shoplifting113.93-15.38%
Public order52.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-40.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.8823.08%
Shoplifting134.19225.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.41-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson52.8866.67%
Other theft31.31-40.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Robbery10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.5030.00%
Other theft53.4125.00%
Shoplifting41.31-75.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Other crime30.79200.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1612.576.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.19-41.18%
Violence and sexual offences92.62-25.00%
Other theft42.3633.33%
Public order31.050.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-85.71%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1717.29112.50%
Shoplifting154.4587.50%
Violence and sexual offences123.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.14133.33%
Other theft31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime30.7950.00%
Burglary30.7950.00%
Public order30.79-25.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

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 offences1010.74-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour82.62-11.11%
Shoplifting82.1060.00%
Public order42.10300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Other theft20.52-60.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.19130.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3633.33%
Shoplifting52.100.00%
Other theft51.3125.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.05150.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.93-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.620.00%
Shoplifting51.570.00%
Other theft41.31-20.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Drugs20.79100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.22-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.14-66.67%
Other theft51.57-28.57%
Shoplifting51.31-28.57%
Burglary41.31-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1818.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.710.00%
Shoplifting73.930.00%
Other theft71.830.00%
Burglary71.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.830.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Bicycle theft31.050.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 202411
June 202413
May 20244
April 202416
March 202415
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202415
June 202411
May 202421
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410
January 202423
December 202310
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202417
June 202416
May 202413
April 202410
March 202417
February 20248
January 20249
December 202315
November 20236
October 202318

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
October 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LN1 3BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Hereward Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Exchequergate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Castle Lane
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Francis Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bailgate
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Priorygate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Ropery
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Union Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wake Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Ernest Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Chapel Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garmston Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Naam Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chestnut Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Yarborough Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Kingsley Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Upper Saxon Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Newport Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. The Strait
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. St Martin'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Christ'S Hospital Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Castle Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Victoria Passage
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 27. Alexandra Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. North Parade
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Harrison Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Upper Long Leys Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1