Bourne is the second safest small town in Lincolnshire, and is the 196th most dangerous overall out of Lincolnshire's 563 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bourne in 2021 was 41 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lincolnshire's overall crime rate, coming in 85% lower than the Lincolnshire rate of 75 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bourne is the 203rd safest small town, and the 4,601st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2021, Bourne was the worst small town in Lincolnshire for robbery, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.06 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Bourne residents, when it was Lincolnshire's most dangerous small town for vehicle crime, recording 12 crimes at a rate of 0.69 per 1,000 residents. Bourne recorded 6 reports of other crime during November 2019, making its crime rate of 0.35 the worst small town for other crime in Lincolnshire that month.
The most common crimes in Bourne are violence and sexual offences, with 341 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 20. This is 23% lower than 2020's figure of 418 offences and a difference of 4.45 from 2020's crime rate of 24. Bourne's least common crime is theft from the person, with 3 offences recorded in 2021.
Second Safest
Small Towns, Lincolnshire
103% lower, regional crime rate
East Midlands
88% lower, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Bourne is 103% lower than the East Midlands and 88% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Bourne represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41 | 704 |
| 2020 | 45 | 771 |
| 2019 | 53 | 922 |
| 2018 | 45 | 784 |
| 2017 | 32 | 548 |
| 2016 | 32 | 549 |
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| Bourne | Lincolnshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 269 | 15.55 | 24,311 | 22.24 | 43% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.23 | 1,262 | 1.15 | 400% safer |
| Burglary | 28 | 1.62 | 4,578 | 4.19 | 159% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 72 | 4.16 | 10,008 | 9.16 | 120% safer |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.10 | 2,185 | 2.00 | 82% safer |
| Other Crime | 23 | 1.33 | 2,277 | 2.08 | 56% safer |
| Other Theft | 50 | 2.89 | 5,960 | 5.45 | 89% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.29 | 687 | 0.63 | 117% safer |
| Public Order | 73 | 4.22 | 8,661 | 7.92 | 88% safer |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.29 | 505 | 0.46 | 59% safer |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 2.02 | 5,728 | 5.24 | 159% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.17 | 285 | 0.26 | 53% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 46 | 2.66 | 3,272 | 2.99 | 12% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 341 | 19.71 | 36,824 | 33.69 | 71% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottesford | 6 | 0.56 | 7166% safer |
| Bourne | 704 | 40.69 | - |
| North Hykeham | 732 | 44.72 | 9% more dangerous |
| Stamford | 1,097 | 53.13 | 23% more dangerous |
| Holbeach | 639 | 58.99 | 31% more dangerous |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 699 | 59.90 | 32% more dangerous |
| Sleaford | 1,209 | 61.89 | 34% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Eastgate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near The Gables | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Coltsfoot Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Eastgate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Westwood Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kingsway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Eastgate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near St Paul'S Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near The Ridings | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Thyme Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Springbank Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bus/Coach Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Godwin Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Tully Close | Offender given a caution |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near The Gables | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Offender given a caution |
| April 2022 | Drugs | On or near Manor Lane | Offender given a drugs possession warning |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 11 | 21 | 16 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.81 | 0.46 | 0.35 | 0.23 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.64 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.17 | 0.29 | 0.58 | 0.29 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.9 | 4.6 | 6 | 4.2 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.06 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.29 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 4.3 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.12 | 0.23 | - | 0.17 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.0 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 17 | 27 | 24 | 20 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne | 40.69 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 39% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 51% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 55% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 60% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 64% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 67% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 69% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 69% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 73% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne East | 408 | 42 | First |
| Bourne West | 296 | 39 | Second |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bourne change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Bourne saw a 500% increase in public order. Bourne saw a large fall in vehicle crime during June, when it fell by 92% compared to June in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +50% | +176% | +429% | +238% | +95% | +44% | +111% | +150% | +13% | +157% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | -83% | -67% | -75% | +200% | -71% | +50% | +150% | +100% | +33% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | +100% | -60% | +17% | +100% | -50% | -13% | -83% | -63% | -63% |
| Drugs | - | +100% | -33% | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | -67% | - | +100% | - | -67% | - | -83% | - |
| Other Theft | -29% | -20% | -67% | -33% | -44% | -13% | -29% | -57% | - | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +500% | +40% | +17% | +20% | +22% | +30% | - | - | -18% | -25% |
| Shoplifting | - | -80% | -80% | -75% | -33% | +75% | -67% | +150% | +133% | +400% |
| Vehicle Crime | -33% | -80% | -67% | -92% | +50% | -25% | - | -75% | -50% | +33% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -23% | -13% | -39% | +16% | +29% | +19% | +17% | -18% | -18% | -54% |
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