Lincoln Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Lincoln, there are 13.3 crimes reported each month, a figure 82.2% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering crime that is starkly higher than the national norm, with implications for local safety and community trust. The most common crimes in November 2025 were violence and sexual offences (29.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (20.7%), and shoplifting (18.0%). These figures align with seasonal patterns: the late autumn period brings both the commercial bustle of Black Friday and the social tensions of shorter evenings, which may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime. Violence and sexual offences remain prevalent, with Lincoln’s rate at 4.0 per 1,000 — 56% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as the town centre, where late-night activity and alcohol consumption may intersect. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s sharp rise coincides with the retail calendar, highlighting the pressure on stores during peak shopping periods. The data also reveals a paradox: while theft from the person fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), this category remains 100% below the UK average, due to lower foot traffic or effective policing in public spaces. These patterns underscore the complex relationship between local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime dynamics in Lincoln.

November 2025 saw a 50% increase in robbery, rising from 12 to 18 incidents — a troubling spike that may reflect the convergence of seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and the heightened vulnerability of individuals during late-night shopping. Public order offences surged by 32%, reaching 128 cases, a figure 155% above the UK average. This could be attributed to the challenges of managing crowds during Black Friday events or the impact of prolonged darkness on community cohesion. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 22%, with 250 incidents reported, far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (281% above). This suggests that retail outlets are facing significant pressure during the holiday shopping season, despite efforts to mitigate losses. Conversely, theft from the person fell dramatically by 75%, from 4 to 1 incident, a drop that may be linked to increased police presence in high-traffic areas or the success of anti-theft measures such as CCTV and staff training. Possession of weapons also declined by 50%, from 12 to 6 cases, though this category remains 43% above the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the need for adaptive strategies that address both immediate spikes in specific crime types and the underlying factors that drive them.

Lincoln’s crime rate in November 2025 (13.3 per 1,000) rose 3.8% compared to the previous month’s rate of 12.8, reflecting a small but measurable increase in overall risk. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 46 crimes per day — a figure that underscores the frequency with which residents may encounter crime in their daily lives. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 75 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the scale of exposure for the average Lincoln resident. This monthly exposure is higher than the UK average, which would be expected to be significantly lower given Lincoln’s elevated overall rate. When considering the population context, the 105,114 residents of Lincoln face a crime environment that is markedly different from the national average, with certain categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting being particularly pronounced. The comparison also reveals a stark contrast in specific crime types: while Lincoln’s rate of other theft is 2% below the UK average, its rate of shoplifting is 281% above, illustrating the uneven distribution of risk across different crime categories. These disparities highlight the importance of localized strategies that address the unique challenges of Lincoln’s urban landscape, where retail and social spaces may be more prone to specific types of crime.