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Crime in DN21 2SU

How much crime is recorded in DN21 2SU, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Neighbourhood
Gainsborough West
Council
West Lindsey
Region
East Midlands
Neighbourhood population
2,257 (2024)
Crime

How safe is DN21 2SU

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 93.8 offences per 1,000 people a year in the DN21 2SU area, more than double the 31.1 average across England and Wales. That puts it in band 10 of 10 against all neighbourhoods.

Higher-harm crime band
10/ 10
Lowest crimeHighest crime

Higher than most neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

Higher-harm
93.8
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
278
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 2SUNational
Violence and sexual offences76.223.6
Shoplifting67.38.4
Anti-social behaviour60.610.7
Burglary25.99.1
Public order21.04.6
Criminal damage and arson17.54.7
Other theft7.64.5
Other crime5.41.5
Robbery4.21.4
Drugs4.12.4
Vehicle crime3.63.5
Possession of weapons3.40.9
Bicycle theft0.81.0
Theft from the person0.22.1
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has fallen 9% since 2022.

Higher-harm crimes per 1,000
0
25
50
75
100
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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