Rural East Lindsey Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 38,549 residents, the 158 crimes reported in August 2024 equate to 4.1 crimes per 1,000 people—nearly half the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile, shaped by its rural character and built-up nature within East Lindsey. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely influenced these patterns, with empty homes during the summer potentially reducing burglary opportunities. However, the data also reveals a combination of factors: while violent crime remains a concern, the overall rate is significantly lower than national benchmarks. This may reflect the area’s lower population density, which often correlates with reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The breakdown shows that property crimes, including burglary and vehicle theft, are 33-35% below the UK average, suggesting that local infrastructure, such as secure parking or community policing, may contribute to this trend. Meanwhile, the high proportion of violence and sexual offences (39.9%) compared to other categories may indicate specific challenges in the area, such as limited resources for addressing domestic disputes or youth-related incidents. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions while recognising the broader context of rural crime dynamics.

August 2024 saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+200%) and vehicle crime (+120%), with the latter rising from 5 to 11 incidents. This surge in vehicle-related crime may partly explain the shift in the crime mix, as property crimes fell from 49 to 44 (a 10% decline), while violent crimes rose slightly. Conversely, burglary dropped by 45%, from 20 to 11 incidents, a decrease consistent with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, when empty homes may be less attractive to would-be offenders. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 19%, from 42 to 34 incidents, though this remains 37% below the UK average. Public order offences fell by 33.3%, from 6 to 4, a category that is 84% below the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of reduced low-level disorder in the area.

In August 2024, Rural East Lindsey recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 7.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in rural areas during summer months, where reduced foot traffic in non-tourist zones may contribute to lower reported crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 5 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the built-up nature of the area within East Lindsey. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 244 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the local population of 38,549. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when considering the area’s rural classification, which typically sees lower crime concentrations compared to urban counterparts. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime exists, its impact is proportionally less severe than in more densely populated regions.