Lincoln Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lincoln’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 12.8 per 1,000 residents, 66.2% above the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s mix of urban and suburban environments, its status as a historic city with a significant student population, and seasonal influences such as darker evenings and Halloween. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.4% of all reported crimes, with a rate of 4.3 per 1,000—62% higher than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20.3%, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000, 106% above the national average. Shoplifting, at 2.0 per 1,000, also far exceeded UK norms, with a 217% disparity. These patterns are consistent with Lincoln’s urban character, where retail areas and high streets may drive shoplifting, while the city’s nightlife and public spaces could contribute to anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of October—shorter days and Halloween—may have amplified certain activities, though the exact causal links remain speculative. Despite these challenges, some categories, such as vehicle crime, performed relatively better than the UK average, with a rate 29% lower. This suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating certain types of crime, even as others persist at elevated levels.

October 2025 saw a stark increase in theft from the person, with reported incidents doubling from 2 to 4—a 100% rise. This surge, while small in absolute terms, reflects a concerning trend that residents should be vigilant about, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during Halloween events. Other crime also rose sharply, increasing by 52.9% from 17 to 26 incidents, suggesting a broadening of criminal activity beyond targeted categories. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 50%, from 8 to 12 cases, a figure that may indicate heightened tensions or a shift in criminal behaviour. These increases contrast with declines in burglary (-18.2%) and public order offences (-14.2%), though the latter’s reduction may be partly explained by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings. Violence and sexual offences remain 62% above the UK average at 4.3 per 1,000, a figure that underscores Lincoln’s ongoing challenges with violent crime despite localized improvements in other areas.

Lincoln's crime rate in October 2025 remained stable at 12.8 per 1,000 residents, a 0.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 12.7. While this suggests minimal month-on-month movement, the composition of crimes has shifted significantly. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 78 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily crime counts averaged 43 incidents per day, highlighting the persistent nature of crime in the area. When compared to the UK average, Lincoln’s rate remains 66.2% higher, though this disparity is not reflected in all categories. For instance, vehicle crime in Lincoln is 29% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may contribute to this relative safety in certain areas. The population context also reveals that Lincoln’s crime rate, while high, is not uniformly distributed across all crime types, with violent and anti-social offences far outpacing national benchmarks.