Lincoln Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lincoln's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 13.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 67.9% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends highlights the area's distinct crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.1% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.6%) and shoplifting (13.8%). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where violence and sexual offences occur at 2.7 per 1,000 and anti-social behaviour at 1.2 per 1,000. The pronounced gap in violent crime rates may reflect Lincoln's status as a mixed urban and rural district with a significant student population, which can contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict and alcohol-related incidents. March, as a transitional month with lengthening evenings, may have influenced patterns of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. Shoplifting rates in Lincoln (1.8 per 1,000) are 165% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), a discrepancy likely tied to the city's retail centres and high streets, which are common hotspots for such crimes. The relative underperformance of property crimes compared to violent offences suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be influenced by seasonal factors or local demographic characteristics.

March 2025 saw a 150% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 5 reported incidents, a figure that would be of particular concern to residents. Robbery rates also climbed by 60%, with incidents rising from 5 to 8, marking a notable upward trend in personal crime. Conversely, vehicle crime decreased by 20% (from 25 to 20), potentially reflecting the impact of winter weather on outdoor activities or increased security measures. Drug-related offences fell by 12% (from 25 to 22), though this remains well above the UK average. The most striking divergence from national trends remains in anti-social behaviour, which in Lincoln was 148% above the UK average. This category, which includes disturbances, noise complaints, and public disorder, may be exacerbated by the city's mix of urban and rural areas, where unregulated events or social gatherings could contribute to higher reports. Shoplifting, at 1.8 per 1,000, was 165% above the UK average, a figure that aligns with Lincoln's retail presence and the seasonal transition to spring, which may have increased foot traffic in commercial areas.

Lincoln's crime rate in March 2025 (13.1 per 1,000) marked a 14.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 11.4 per 1,000, indicating a growing trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 44 crimes per day over the month, a figure that would equate to roughly one crime occurring for every 76 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while providing context for residents, does not capture the intensity of daily crime spikes observed in certain categories. When compared to the UK average, Lincoln's position as a high-crime area is stark, with its overall rate nearly double the national figure. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Lincoln's residents face a significantly higher risk of experiencing crime than the average UK resident, with the gap most pronounced in violent and anti-social offences. While some categories like burglary and vehicle crime show rates below the UK average, the overall profile remains heavily skewed towards property and personal crimes, suggesting a combination of local factors such as economic pressures, social dynamics, and the influence of seasonal transitions on criminal activity.