SHAKESPEARE STREET, LN5 8JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN5 8JS

SHAKESPEARE STREET, LN5 8JS, Lincoln has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.81 per 1,000 population. This LN5 8JS 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 8JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LN5 8JS, encompassing approximately 5431 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LN5 8JS area, explore the LN5 8JS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)

LN5 8JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 40
  • South Park with total crimes: 17
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 6

SHAKESPEARE STREET, LN5 8JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4520.8136.36%
Shoplifting148.29133.33%
Public order112.58-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour112.03-45.00%
Drugs92.0328.57%
Other theft71.6640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.29-14.29%
Possession of weapons31.10200.00%
Bicycle theft30.5550.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.18-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.25-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour206.085.26%
Public order193.6835.71%
Criminal damage and arson73.50-50.00%
Drugs71.2975.00%
Shoplifting61.2950.00%
Other theft51.10150.00%
Other crime40.9233.33%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Robbery20.37100.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences3719.3323.33%
Anti-social behaviour196.81137.50%
Criminal damage and arson143.5075.00%
Public order142.5816.67%
Drugs42.58-33.33%
Shoplifting40.74300.00%
Other crime30.7450.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other theft20.37-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.18-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.36-51.61%
Public order125.52-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour82.21-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.47-33.33%
Drugs61.47-53.85%
Other theft31.100.00%
Robbery30.55-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Burglary20.370.00%
Other crime20.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-83.33%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6227.4437.78%
Anti-social behaviour2011.42-4.76%
Public order193.6818.75%
Drugs133.5062.50%
Criminal damage and arson122.3920.00%
Robbery82.210.00%
Shoplifting61.47-33.33%
Other crime41.100.00%
Other theft30.74-25.00%
Burglary20.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.102.27%
Anti-social behaviour218.2990.91%
Public order163.8777.78%
Criminal damage and arson102.95-9.09%
Shoplifting91.84-10.00%
Drugs81.6614.29%
Burglary41.47-33.33%
Other theft40.74300.00%
Possession of weapons30.740.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour118.10-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson112.0337.50%
Shoplifting102.03-9.09%
Public order91.84-43.75%
Drugs71.66-30.00%
Burglary61.2950.00%
Other crime41.100.00%
Possession of weapons30.7450.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.18-50.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.62-28.26%
Anti-social behaviour196.08111.11%
Public order163.50-11.11%
Shoplifting112.9583.33%
Drugs102.03-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson81.8414.29%
Other theft51.47-28.57%
Burglary40.9233.33%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4621.7335.29%
Public order188.4763.64%
Drugs133.3162.50%
Anti-social behaviour92.39-30.77%
Other theft71.66-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.29-22.22%
Shoplifting61.29-60.00%
Other crime41.10300.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Robbery30.550.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.07-12.82%
Shoplifting156.26-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour132.76116.67%
Public order112.39-38.89%
Other theft92.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.6680.00%
Drugs81.660.00%
Burglary21.47-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.37-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.37100.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Theft from the person10.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3922.460.00%
Shoplifting217.180.00%
Public order183.870.00%
Drugs83.310.00%
Other theft61.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.100.00%
Burglary51.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.920.00%
Bicycle theft50.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Other crime30.550.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202433
July 202437
June 202430
May 202462
April 202445
March 202444
February 202433
January 202446
December 202334
November 202339

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 93 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202414
June 202412
May 202419
April 202416
March 20249
February 202416
January 202418
December 202311
November 202318

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202414
June 20248
May 202412
April 202410
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 20246
December 202315
November 202321

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202420
July 202419
June 20248
May 202420
April 202421
March 202411
February 202419
January 20249
December 202313
November 20236

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LN5 8JS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total40
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. South Park
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft2
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Smith Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Featherby Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. South Park Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Princess Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Bell Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Spencer Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Little Bargate Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kirkby Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Edna Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Grace Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Pennell Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Robey Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Sewell'S Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Henry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Queen Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Prior Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Edward Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Cranwell Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Henley Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St Botolph'S Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Henley Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Tealby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Craven Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1