Gosberton Crime Rate

Crime statistics for Gosberton, covering the period from January 2025 to December 2025, reveal a crime rate of 59.2 per 1,000 residents. This is lower than the UK average of 91.6 per 1,000, suggesting Gosberton is relatively safer than many areas across the country. The safety score is 85/100, again indicating a higher level of safety than the UK average of 79/100. However, a concerning trend has emerged, with crime increasing by 35.3% year-on-year. This escalation warrants closer examination and proactive measures to ensure the continued safety and wellbeing of Gosberton’s residents.

The most concerning crimes in Gosberton, based on data from January 2025 to December 2025, are related to violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of reported incidents. This represents 51 crimes within the area. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most prevalent issue, with 22 incidents reported, representing 19.1% of total crime. Other theft makes up 7.8% of incidents, with 9 crimes recorded. Criminal damage and arson, alongside burglary and vehicle crime, each account for 7.0% and 6.1% respectively. Shoplifting is a less frequent occurrence, comprising 3.5% of crimes, while public order offences represent 2.6%. The relatively low number of reported incidents of possession of weapons (0.9%) and other crimes (1.7%) suggests a limited presence of these issues. The overall property crime rate in Gosberton stands at 18.5 per 1,000 residents, indicating a degree of property-related risk within the community.

Crime rates in Gosberton have experienced a significant increase of 35.3% year-on-year, a concerning trend that warrants attention. Examining the monthly data reveals fluctuations, with a sharp spike observed in August 2025, registering 9.3 incidents per 1,000 residents. While there was a slight decrease in September and October (5.7 incidents per 1,000), the rates remain elevated compared to the beginning of the year (3.6 - 4.1 incidents per 1,000 in January and February). The subsequent months, November and December, show a further decrease, but still remain above the initial January rate. This upward trend suggests a need for proactive measures to address the underlying causes and mitigate further increases in crime within the community.

How To Keep Safe in Gosberton

Given the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and avoid walking alone at night where possible. Report any suspicious activity to the local authorities promptly. Due to the occurrence of anti-social behaviour, consider joining or supporting local neighbourhood watch schemes to foster a sense of community and shared responsibility. Vehicle crime is also a concern, so ensure your vehicle is locked and valuables are removed when parked. Finally, be mindful of your belongings in public places to mitigate the risk of theft.

Crimes in Gosberton tend to follow a pattern with burglaries being more frequent during the afternoon (12pm - 6pm), constituting 26% of incidents. Violence and sexual offences show a slight increase in the evening (6pm - 12am), accounting for 0% of incidents. Theft is most common during commercial hours, particularly in the afternoon (12pm - 6pm), representing 47% of incidents. Vehicle crime is notably higher during the night (12am - 6am), with 45% of incidents occurring during this period. Overall, the evening hours appear to be a peak time for criminal activity, requiring heightened vigilance and community presence.

Comparing Gosberton’s crime rate to its neighbours, Quadring has a higher rate of 66.1 per 1,000, while Risegate and Surfleet report exceptionally low rates of 0.0 per 1,000. Donington also exhibits a higher rate at 72.5 per 1,000. These variations highlight the localised nature of crime and underscore the importance of targeted safety initiatives within Gosberton.

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