PRIOR STREET, LN5 7SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN5 7SW

PRIOR STREET, LN5 7SW, Lincoln has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.02 per 1,000 population. This LN5 7SW 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 7SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LN5 7SW, encompassing approximately 7638 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (80.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)

LN5 7SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Mark Street with total crimes: 19
  • St Mark'S Square with total crimes: 8
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 7

PRIOR STREET, LN5 7SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5617.0280.65%
Anti-social behaviour207.33-42.86%
Shoplifting142.62-17.65%
Public order81.83-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.05-41.67%
Other theft70.9240.00%
Drugs60.92100.00%
Bicycle theft30.79200.00%
Robbery30.390.00%
Burglary20.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%
Other crime20.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3516.2334.62%
Violence and sexual offences314.583.33%
Shoplifting174.0621.43%
Criminal damage and arson122.230.00%
Public order91.57-35.71%
Other crime61.18100.00%
Other theft50.790.00%
Burglary30.650.00%
Drugs30.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.01-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour263.9362.50%
Shoplifting143.400.00%
Public order141.8327.27%
Criminal damage and arson121.83200.00%
Robbery31.570.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Other crime30.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.13-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5115.1930.77%
Anti-social behaviour166.68-57.89%
Shoplifting142.097.69%
Public order111.8310.00%
Other theft71.4440.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.5250.00%
Burglary30.390.00%
Other crime30.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.390.00%
Drugs20.26-71.43%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3918.33-20.41%
Anti-social behaviour385.1135.71%
Shoplifting134.9762.50%
Public order101.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson81.31-11.11%
Drugs71.05133.33%
Robbery70.920.00%
Other crime50.92400.00%
Other theft50.6566.67%
Burglary30.65-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.26100.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4915.0511.36%
Anti-social behaviour286.4186.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.6750.00%
Shoplifting81.18-11.11%
Public order61.05-14.29%
Burglary50.79-16.67%
Drugs30.650.00%
Other theft30.39-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.390.00%
Other crime10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4413.8810.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.76-34.78%
Shoplifting91.9628.57%
Public order71.18-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson60.92-45.45%
Burglary60.7920.00%
Other theft40.79-50.00%
Other crime40.52300.00%
Drugs30.5250.00%
Robbery20.390.00%
Theft from the person20.260.00%
Bicycle theft20.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.05-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour235.24-28.12%
Criminal damage and arson113.01-21.43%
Public order91.4412.50%
Other theft81.1814.29%
Shoplifting71.05-41.67%
Bicycle theft50.92150.00%
Burglary50.65150.00%
Possession of weapons30.65200.00%
Drugs20.390.00%
Other crime10.26-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4917.9358.06%
Anti-social behaviour326.4145.45%
Criminal damage and arson144.19133.33%
Shoplifting121.8350.00%
Public order81.5760.00%
Other theft71.05-36.36%
Other crime50.92150.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.260.00%
Drugs20.26-66.67%
Burglary20.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3112.7014.81%
Anti-social behaviour224.0637.50%
Other theft112.8810.00%
Shoplifting81.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.0520.00%
Drugs60.790.00%
Public order50.79-50.00%
Burglary40.65-20.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Possession of weapons20.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.88-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour163.53-15.79%
Other theft102.09100.00%
Public order101.31233.33%
Shoplifting101.31-23.08%
Bicycle theft91.3112.50%
Drugs61.1820.00%
Vehicle crime60.790.00%
Burglary50.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.65-28.57%
Other crime20.65-71.43%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3714.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.840.00%
Shoplifting132.490.00%
Bicycle theft81.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.050.00%
Other crime70.920.00%
Drugs50.920.00%
Other theft50.650.00%
Public order30.650.00%
Possession of weapons20.390.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 202310
October 20233

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202414
June 202414
May 202413
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313

A total of 484 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202456
August 202431
July 202430
June 202451
May 202439
April 202449
March 202444
February 202440
January 202449
December 202331
November 202327
October 202337

A total of 290 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202435
July 202426
June 202416
May 202438
April 202428
March 202415
February 202423
January 202432
December 202322
November 202316
October 202319

A total of 37 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20247
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 202414
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20247
December 202311
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Mark Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Bicycle theft2
    Robbery2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. St Mark'S Square
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Alfred Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. King Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 5. Charles Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 7. Foster Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chaplin Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Vernon Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
  • 10. Smith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 12. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 13. Portland Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Princess Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 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. Robey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Sewell'S Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Gaunt Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hermit Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Anchor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Walnut Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Thesiger Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1