Lincoln is the second most dangerous major town in Lincolnshire, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Lincolnshire's 563 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Lincoln in 2021 was 118 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Lincolnshire's overall crime rate, coming in 36% higher than the Lincolnshire rate of 75 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Lincoln is among the top 20 most dangerous major towns, and the 365th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2021, Lincoln had the worst crime rate in Lincolnshire for drugs, with 39 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.37 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2021 was also a bad month for Lincoln residents, when it was Lincolnshire's most dangerous area for bicycle theft, recording 31 crimes at a rate of 0.29 per 1,000 residents. Lincoln recorded 69 reports of other theft during December 2021, making its crime rate of 0.65 the worst for other theft in Lincolnshire that month.
The most common crimes in Lincoln are violence and sexual offences, with 5,384 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 51. This is 7% higher than 2020's figure of 4,990 offences and a difference of 3.70 from 2020's crime rate of 47. Lincoln's least common crime is theft from the person, with 40 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 15% from 2020's figure of 46 crimes.
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Major Towns, Lincolnshire
30% higher, regional crime rate
East Midlands
35% higher, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Lincoln is 30% higher than the East Midlands and 35% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Lincoln 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 | 118 | 12,526 |
| 2020 | 119 | 12,619 |
| 2019 | 135 | 14,381 |
| 2018 | 104 | 11,091 |
| 2017 | 90 | 9,601 |
| 2016 | 80 | 8,465 |
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| Lincoln | Lincolnshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 4,517 | 42.45 | 24,311 | 22.24 | 48% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 391 | 3.67 | 1,262 | 1.15 | 69% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 497 | 4.67 | 4,578 | 4.19 | 10% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,477 | 13.88 | 10,008 | 9.16 | 34% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 416 | 3.91 | 2,185 | 2.00 | 49% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 234 | 2.20 | 2,277 | 2.08 | 5% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 762 | 7.16 | 5,960 | 5.45 | 24% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 149 | 1.40 | 687 | 0.63 | 55% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,497 | 14.07 | 8,661 | 7.92 | 44% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 105 | 0.99 | 505 | 0.46 | 54% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 1,214 | 11.41 | 5,728 | 5.24 | 54% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 40 | 0.38 | 285 | 0.26 | 32% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 360 | 3.38 | 3,272 | 2.99 | 12% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 5,384 | 50.59 | 36,824 | 33.69 | 33% more dangerous |
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe | 8,657 | 103.57 | 14% safer |
| Lincoln | 12,526 | 117.71 | - |
| Grimsby | 11,686 | 132.31 | 11% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Burton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Cranwell Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Henry Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Drugs | On or near Parking Area | Offender given a drugs possession warning |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Outer Circle Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Kenneth Street | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Shannon Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Doddington Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Laceby Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Oakwood Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Newland | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Paul'S Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Kilburn Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Old Wood | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Brayford Street | Offender given a caution |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Chelsea Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Cabourne Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 44 | 31 | 47 | 42 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 5 | 6 | 4.9 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 8 | 14 | 13 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.96 | 1.2 | 0.85 | 0.99 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 16 | 12 | 11 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.84 | 0.90 | 0.43 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 7 | 3.6 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 33 | 52 | 47 | 51 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Lincoln that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monks' Abbey Recreation Ground | 6 | - | 1 | - | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 75% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 43% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 31% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 30% safer |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 15% safer |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 5% safer |
| Lincoln | 117.71 | - |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 9% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 11% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 22% more dangerous |
Wharf & University is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Lincoln, followed by Ermine in second place, and Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor as the third most dangerous area. Lincoln's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Bracebridge Heath & Waddington, Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck, and Hartsholme & Birchwood East.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood West | 640 | 90 | Fifth |
| Bracebridge Heath & Waddington | 363 | 34 | Ninth |
| Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor | 1,166 | 151 | Third |
| Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck | 667 | 61 | Seventh |
| Cathedral & West Common | 1,420 | 116 | Fourth |
| Ermine | 970 | 159 | Second |
| Glebe Park | 587 | 81 | Sixth |
| Hartsholme & Birchwood East | 382 | 48 | Eighth |
| Wharf & University | 1,757 | 160 | First |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Lincoln for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (163) | Wharf & University (656) |
| Bicycle Theft | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (2) | Wharf & University (114) |
| Burglary | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (11) | Wharf & University (80) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (39) | Ermine (135) |
| Drugs | Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck (7) | Wharf & University (65) |
| Other Crime | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (9) | Ermine (21) |
| Other Theft | Hartsholme & Birchwood East (18) | Wharf & University (105) |
| Possession of Weapons | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (1) | Ermine (12) |
| Public Order | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (39) | Wharf & University (225) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (2) | Wharf & University (20) |
| Shoplifting | Hartsholme & Birchwood East (11) | Wharf & University (240) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Bracebridge South & Swallow Beck (1) | Wharf & University (10) |
| Vehicle Crime | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (11) | Bracebridge North & Boultham Moor (36) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Bracebridge Heath & Waddington (184) | Ermine (440) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Lincoln change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Lincoln saw a 154% increase in anti-social behaviour. Lincoln saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 88% compared to April in 2019. Lincoln saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including shoplifting, theft from the person, vehicle crime, and violence and sexual offences.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +9% | +127% | +154% | +80% | +66% | +56% | +53% | +50% | +37% | +13% |
| Bicycle Theft | +14% | -43% | -57% | -4% | -39% | +50% | +65% | -18% | +8% | -47% |
| Burglary | +102% | +134% | -24% | -22% | -31% | -26% | -25% | -25% | -14% | -26% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +25% | -32% | -16% | -9% | - | -28% | +5% | +6% | -3% | -3% |
| Drugs | -35% | -22% | -13% | -20% | -11% | -8% | -39% | -21% | -16% | -11% |
| Other Crime | +42% | +13% | +40% | +44% | -16% | +24% | -17% | -4% | -30% | +9% |
| Other Theft | -41% | -53% | -17% | -16% | -38% | -18% | -16% | -17% | -31% | -19% |
| Possession of Weapons | -13% | +25% | -60% | -36% | +36% | -18% | +50% | -55% | -24% | -11% |
| Public Order | +28% | -20% | -12% | -9% | -16% | -18% | +4% | -6% | -34% | -11% |
| Robbery | +100% | -29% | -67% | -56% | -57% | -45% | -44% | -17% | -57% | +100% |
| Shoplifting | +48% | -54% | -50% | -46% | -13% | -19% | -25% | -38% | -28% | -49% |
| Theft From the Person | +75% | -88% | -60% | -67% | -67% | -29% | -33% | -56% | -17% | -78% |
| Vehicle Crime | +33% | -52% | -63% | -46% | -63% | -50% | -86% | -52% | -38% | -76% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -1% | -36% | -15% | -4% | -15% | -12% | -20% | -7% | +1% | -18% |
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