LN8 3LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LN8 3LJ

LN8 3LJ, West Lindsey has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.04 per 1,000 population. This LN8 3LJ 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 3LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LN8 3LJ, encompassing approximately 1780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

LN8 3LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dear Street with total crimes: 4
  • Queen Street with total crimes: 3
  • Rase Lane with total crimes: 2

LN8 3LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.0462.50%
Other theft47.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.25-71.43%
Other crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Shoplifting11.12-75.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.29-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.49-30.00%
Other theft63.93500.00%
Shoplifting43.37-33.33%
Drugs22.250.00%
Public order21.12-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.78-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.18100.00%
Shoplifting65.620.00%
Public order43.370.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft11.12-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.74-28.57%
Other theft32.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.2980.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.05-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.05-12.50%
Other theft33.93200.00%
Burglary11.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.62100.00%
Shoplifting54.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.81100.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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 offences813.480.00%
Shoplifting64.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.37100.00%
Other crime22.25100.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-66.67%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.23-27.27%
Shoplifting34.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68-60.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.3637.50%
Anti-social behaviour56.180.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.56-80.00%
Shoplifting10.56-95.24%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2123.59950.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.7960.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.49150.00%
Public order52.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.810.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.55-50.00%
Public order32.81200.00%
Other theft21.68-50.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-60.00%
Drugs11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.050.00%
Other theft42.810.00%
Burglary32.250.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Shoplifting21.120.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 202321
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20241
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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
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 3LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Dear Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Queen Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rase Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Thirsk Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. B1202
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prospect Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. George Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chapman Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lime Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1