East Lindsey Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Lindsey recorded a crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, placing it 18.2% above the UK average of 7.7. This discrepancy underscores the area’s distinct position within the national crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.4% of all incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.9% of reported crimes, while criminal damage and arson contributed 8.0%. These trends align with the seasonal context of September, a month marked by the return to school and university freshers’ week, which may influence patterns of public disorder and personal safety concerns. The area’s relatively high incidence of violent crime could be attributed to factors such as population density in key urban centres or the presence of social hubs that attract larger crowds. However, direct causal links, and further analysis would be required to identify specific contributing factors. Vehicle crime in East Lindsey was 56% below the UK average, a divergence that may reflect differences in local infrastructure, such as fewer commercial vehicles or more secure parking arrangements. The overall picture illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and broader national trends, with East Lindsey’s crime profile requiring tailored attention to address its unique challenges.

September saw notable increases in burglary (+39.1%) and shoplifting (+31.6%), with 64 and 104 incidents respectively. These rises may be linked to seasonal factors such as back-to-school activity and extended evenings, which could contribute to increased opportunities for property crimes. Conversely, robbery and possession of weapons both decreased, with robbery falling by 28.6% (from 7 to 5 incidents) and possession of weapons dropping by 25.0% (from 12 to 9). The area’s violent crime rate—3.8 per 1,000—was 45% above the UK average, a disparity that is particularly pronounced in violence and sexual offences. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in East Lindsey was 56% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of such crimes in this district compared to the national picture.

East Lindsey's crime rate in September 2024 remained stable compared to August, with a 0.7% decrease from 9.2 to 9.1 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a consistent level of criminal activity despite seasonal transitions. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 44 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 110 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a population of 145,183. While this monthly exposure rate is a useful benchmark, it does not account for variations in population density or geographical distribution within the district. The stability in overall crime rate contrasts with the significant shifts in specific crime categories, which are explored in greater detail elsewhere.