LN8 3BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN8 3BQ

LN8 3BQ, West Lindsey has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.78 per 1,000 population. This LN8 3BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LN8 postcode area, which has experienced 106 crimes and a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LN8 3BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LN8 3BQ, encompassing approximately 1251 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LN8 3BQ area, explore the LN8 3BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

LN8 3BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Tree Close with total crimes: 5
  • Dear Street with total crimes: 4
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3

LN8 3BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.7811.11%
Other theft37.99-40.00%
Other crime22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Shoplifting11.60-75.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.57-40.00%
Other theft57.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.99-50.00%
Shoplifting43.99-33.33%
Drugs23.200.00%
Public order21.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1532.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.9866.67%
Shoplifting67.990.00%
Burglary24.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Other theft11.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1217.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.5920.00%
Other theft24.790.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.379.09%
Shoplifting89.5960.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.39-44.44%
Other theft23.990.00%
Burglary11.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.1737.50%
Anti-social behaviour98.7980.00%
Shoplifting57.19-16.67%
Public order23.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-66.67%
Drugs10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.7714.29%
Shoplifting66.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7925.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.990.00%
Possession of weapons22.400.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.78-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour45.59-20.00%
Shoplifting33.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.3830.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.390.00%
Possession of weapons23.990.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Public order10.80-80.00%
Shoplifting10.80-95.24%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2133.55950.00%
Violence and sexual offences1016.7842.86%
Public order57.9966.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.58-41.67%
Public order35.59200.00%
Shoplifting22.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-75.00%
Other theft11.60-75.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1231.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.590.00%
Other theft46.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.200.00%
Other crime33.200.00%
Burglary32.400.00%
Shoplifting22.400.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202415
June 202412
May 202412
April 202411
March 20248
February 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 202321
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LN8 3BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Tree Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Dear Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B1202
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. George Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Linwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1