LN2 1AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN2 1AY

LN2 1AY, Lincoln has recorded a total of 253 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 238.23 per 1,000 population. This LN2 1AY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LN2 postcode area, which has experienced 513 crimes and a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LN2 1AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LN2 1AY, encompassing approximately 1062 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LN2 1AY area, explore the LN2 1AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (-8.70% decrease)

LN2 1AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 50
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 31
  • St Mary'S Street with total crimes: 27

LN2 1AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76238.232.70%
Anti-social behaviour5271.5613.04%
Shoplifting4248.96-8.70%
Public order2439.554.35%
Other theft1222.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson811.30-38.46%
Bicycle theft87.530.00%
Other crime77.5375.00%
Robbery76.59133.33%
Drugs66.59100.00%
Theft from the person45.6533.33%
Possession of weapons33.77-25.00%
Burglary22.82-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74217.5132.14%
Anti-social behaviour4669.68-20.69%
Shoplifting4643.3184.00%
Public order2343.31-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson1321.668.33%
Other theft612.24-60.00%
Burglary55.65-28.57%
Other crime44.71-20.00%
Possession of weapons43.77100.00%
Drugs33.77-50.00%
Robbery32.82200.00%
Theft from the person32.820.00%
Vehicle crime12.82-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58214.69-12.12%
Violence and sexual offences5654.61-16.42%
Public order3252.7345.45%
Shoplifting2530.13-52.83%
Other theft1523.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson1214.1220.00%
Burglary711.3075.00%
Drugs66.59100.00%
Other crime55.65400.00%
Bicycle theft44.71-42.86%
Theft from the person33.77-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.82100.00%
Vehicle crime21.88-50.00%
Robbery11.88-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67254.24-5.63%
Anti-social behaviour6663.09-7.04%
Shoplifting5362.1520.45%
Public order2249.91-4.35%
Other theft2020.7242.86%
Criminal damage and arson1018.83-9.09%
Bicycle theft79.4240.00%
Robbery76.5975.00%
Theft from the person56.590.00%
Burglary44.71-42.86%
Vehicle crime43.77100.00%
Drugs33.77-25.00%
Other crime12.82-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.94-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 71 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour71256.1236.54%
Violence and sexual offences7166.85-26.04%
Shoplifting4466.8518.92%
Public order2341.43-39.47%
Other theft1421.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson1113.18-42.11%
Other crime710.36250.00%
Burglary76.5916.67%
Theft from the person56.5925.00%
Bicycle theft54.710.00%
Possession of weapons44.71300.00%
Drugs43.77-60.00%
Robbery43.770.00%
Vehicle crime23.77-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96274.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour5290.40-17.46%
Public order3848.9665.22%
Shoplifting3735.78-22.92%
Criminal damage and arson1934.8490.00%
Other theft1217.89-7.69%
Drugs1011.30100.00%
Burglary69.42200.00%
Bicycle theft55.6525.00%
Vehicle crime54.71400.00%
Theft from the person44.7133.33%
Robbery43.770.00%
Other crime23.77100.00%
Possession of weapons11.88-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72239.17-2.70%
Anti-social behaviour6367.8090.91%
Shoplifting4859.3229.73%
Public order2345.2053.33%
Other theft1321.66-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson1012.2425.00%
Possession of weapons59.42400.00%
Drugs54.7125.00%
Robbery44.71300.00%
Bicycle theft43.77-20.00%
Theft from the person33.77200.00%
Burglary22.82-60.00%
Other crime11.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74190.21-6.33%
Shoplifting3769.6815.62%
Anti-social behaviour3334.84-38.89%
Public order1531.07-6.25%
Other theft1514.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.12-57.89%
Burglary57.5325.00%
Bicycle theft54.71-28.57%
Drugs44.71-42.86%
Other crime23.770.00%
Theft from the person11.88-66.67%
Robbery10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.94-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.94-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79234.462.60%
Anti-social behaviour5474.39-19.40%
Shoplifting3250.8545.45%
Criminal damage and arson1930.1346.15%
Public order1617.89-11.11%
Other theft1515.07-25.00%
Drugs714.1240.00%
Bicycle theft76.5940.00%
Possession of weapons66.59500.00%
Burglary45.65-42.86%
Vehicle crime43.77100.00%
Theft from the person33.7750.00%
Other crime22.820.00%
Robbery11.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77227.87-18.09%
Anti-social behaviour6772.5024.07%
Shoplifting2263.09-38.89%
Other theft2020.720.00%
Public order1818.83-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson1316.9530.00%
Burglary712.2440.00%
Drugs56.59-16.67%
Bicycle theft54.71-37.50%
Theft from the person24.710.00%
Other crime21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Robbery11.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.94-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 94 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94254.2413.25%
Anti-social behaviour5488.51-5.26%
Shoplifting3650.85-25.00%
Public order2633.90100.00%
Other theft2024.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson1018.8342.86%
Bicycle theft89.4233.33%
Drugs67.53-33.33%
Burglary55.6566.67%
Possession of weapons34.71-25.00%
Other crime32.820.00%
Robbery22.82-33.33%
Theft from the person21.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83245.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour5778.150.00%
Shoplifting4853.670.00%
Other theft2045.200.00%
Public order1318.830.00%
Drugs912.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.470.00%
Bicycle theft66.590.00%
Possession of weapons45.650.00%
Burglary33.770.00%
Robbery32.820.00%
Other crime32.820.00%
Theft from the person32.820.00%
Vehicle crime22.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202412
June 202410
May 202411
April 202419
March 202410
February 20248
January 202419
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 919 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202474
July 202456
June 202467
May 202471
April 202496
March 202472
February 202474
January 202479
December 202377
November 202394
October 202383

A total of 673 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202446
July 202458
June 202466
May 202471
April 202452
March 202463
February 202433
January 202454
December 202367
November 202354
October 202357

A total of 470 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202446
July 202425
June 202453
May 202444
April 202437
March 202448
February 202437
January 202432
December 202322
November 202336
October 202348

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 273 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202423
July 202432
June 202422
May 202423
April 202438
March 202423
February 202415
January 202416
December 202318
November 202326
October 202313

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 182 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202415
June 202420
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 202415
January 202415
December 202320
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LN2 1AY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total50
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total31
    Violence and sexual offences21
    Other theft3
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 3. St Mary'S Street
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting10
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. St Mark Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. B1003
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Broadgate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Brook Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mint Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Water Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Swithins Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Thorngate
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Abbey Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. The Ropery
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Corporation Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 17. Rosemary Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Garmston Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Victoria Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Brayford Wharf North
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. Clasketgate
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grantham Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Unity Square
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. The Strait
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. St Martin'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Neustadt Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Christ'S Hospital Terrace
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. The Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Victoria Passage
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 30. Brayford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1