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Crime in DN21 1BD

How much crime is recorded in DN21 1BD, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
Gainsborough West
Council
West Lindsey
Region
East Midlands
Neighbourhood population
2,034 (2024)
Crime

How safe is DN21 1BD

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 68.3 offences per 1,000 people a year in the DN21 1BD area, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 9 of 10 against all neighbourhoods.

Higher-harm crime band
9/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Higher than most neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
68.3
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
158
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 67
By type

What crime is recorded

Recorded offences per 1,000 people a year (counting both residents and people who work locally, or per 1,000 households for burglary).

DN21 1BDNational
Violence and sexual offences58.623.6
Anti-social behaviour38.610.7
Burglary17.39.1
Shoplifting16.38.4
Criminal damage and arson14.64.7
Public order7.64.6
Other theft6.14.5
Other crime3.41.5
Vehicle crime2.53.5
Robbery1.91.4
Bicycle theft1.81.0
Drugs1.82.4
Possession of weapons0.40.9
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has risen 11% since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
0
20
40
60
80
2022202320242025

Source: data.police.uk street-level crime, resolved to neighbourhoods. Rates cover September 2025 to August 2026, the latest twelve months published.

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