PORTLAND STREET, LN5 7LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN5 7LB

PORTLAND STREET, LN5 7LB, Lincoln has recorded a total of 179 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.62 per 1,000 population. This LN5 7LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LN5 postcode area, which has experienced 492 crimes and a crime rate of 13.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LN5 7LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LN5 7LB, encompassing approximately 5324 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LN5 7LB area, explore the LN5 7LB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-13.95% decrease)

LN5 7LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 32
  • St Mary'S Street with total crimes: 27
  • St Mark Street with total crimes: 19

PORTLAND STREET, LN5 7LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5233.6223.81%
Anti-social behaviour409.77-20.00%
Shoplifting377.51-13.95%
Public order156.95-16.67%
Other theft82.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.50-56.25%
Bicycle theft61.31500.00%
Robbery31.1350.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Vehicle crime20.380.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.38-83.33%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5035.8751.52%
Shoplifting439.3979.17%
Violence and sexual offences428.080.00%
Public order187.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson163.3833.33%
Other theft63.0020.00%
Other crime61.13500.00%
Burglary21.13-60.00%
Robbery20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Drugs20.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4228.36-31.15%
Anti-social behaviour337.890.00%
Shoplifting246.20-14.29%
Public order214.5131.25%
Criminal damage and arson123.94140.00%
Burglary52.2566.67%
Other theft50.94-44.44%
Robbery30.9450.00%
Possession of weapons20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-85.71%
Drugs10.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-75.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6132.8645.24%
Anti-social behaviour3311.46-32.65%
Shoplifting286.20-3.45%
Public order165.2660.00%
Other theft93.0028.57%
Bicycle theft71.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.94100.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Theft from the person20.56-60.00%
Robbery20.38-60.00%
Drugs20.38-75.00%
Other crime20.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.38-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4934.5513.95%
Violence and sexual offences429.20-31.15%
Shoplifting297.8916.00%
Public order105.45-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson101.880.00%
Drugs81.88100.00%
Other theft71.5040.00%
Bicycle theft51.310.00%
Theft from the person50.94400.00%
Possession of weapons50.94400.00%
Robbery50.94150.00%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Other crime30.7550.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6134.1810.91%
Anti-social behaviour4311.4648.28%
Shoplifting258.080.00%
Public order224.6946.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.1342.86%
Bicycle theft51.88-16.67%
Other theft50.94-54.55%
Drugs40.94100.00%
Other crime20.75100.00%
Robbery20.38100.00%
Theft from the person10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.19-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5529.8627.91%
Anti-social behaviour2910.3331.82%
Shoplifting255.4538.89%
Public order154.6936.36%
Other theft112.82-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson72.07-36.36%
Bicycle theft61.3120.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Burglary20.38-50.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4325.16-31.75%
Anti-social behaviour228.08-35.29%
Shoplifting184.13-35.71%
Other theft133.3844.44%
Criminal damage and arson112.44-26.67%
Public order112.0757.14%
Bicycle theft52.07-16.67%
Burglary40.94300.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.56-60.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.19-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6333.6290.91%
Anti-social behaviour3411.8317.24%
Shoplifting286.39115.38%
Criminal damage and arson155.26200.00%
Other theft92.82-43.75%
Public order71.69-30.00%
Bicycle theft61.31100.00%
Possession of weapons51.13400.00%
Other crime30.94200.00%
Vehicle crime30.56200.00%
Drugs30.5650.00%
Robbery20.560.00%
Burglary10.38-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.72-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour296.20-6.45%
Other theft165.456.67%
Shoplifting133.00-43.48%
Public order102.44-28.57%
Burglary71.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.31-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.94-75.00%
Drugs20.56-66.67%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.19-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4831.742.13%
Anti-social behaviour319.01-3.12%
Shoplifting235.82-14.81%
Other theft154.32150.00%
Public order142.82180.00%
Bicycle theft122.6333.33%
Vehicle crime72.250.00%
Drugs61.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.130.00%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Other crime20.75-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4727.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour328.830.00%
Shoplifting276.010.00%
Bicycle theft95.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.690.00%
Other theft61.130.00%
Other crime61.130.00%
Public order51.130.00%
Drugs40.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Theft from the person20.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202421
June 202416
May 202410
April 202422
March 202415
February 202411
January 20247
December 202310
November 202314
October 20235

A total of 320 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202443
July 202424
June 202428
May 202429
April 202425
March 202425
February 202418
January 202428
December 202313
November 202323
October 202327

A total of 589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202442
July 202442
June 202461
May 202442
April 202461
March 202455
February 202443
January 202463
December 202333
November 202348
October 202347

A total of 425 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202440
August 202450
July 202433
June 202433
May 202449
April 202443
March 202429
February 202422
January 202434
December 202329
November 202331
October 202332

A total of 66 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 202312
October 20239

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202412
June 20245
May 202410
April 202410
March 20247
February 202411
January 202415
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 110 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 202411
February 202413
January 20249
December 202316
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LN5 7LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total32
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Public order4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Mary'S Street
    Total27
    Anti-social behaviour10
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St Mark Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting8
    Public order1
  • 5. St Mark'S Square
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 6. Alfred Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. King Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Charles Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Chaplin Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Portland Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Archer Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kesteven Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Chelmsford Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Lewis Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ripon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Kirkby Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Andrew'S Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Edna Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Grace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Pennell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Gaunt Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hermit Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Anchor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Brayford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brayford Wharf East
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Melville Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Walnut Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1