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Crime in DN21 9

How much crime is recorded in DN21 9, what kind, and how it compares with the rest of the country.

Council
West Lindsey
Region
East Midlands
Population
4,160 (2024)
Crime

How safe is DN21 9

Higher-harm crime (violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences) runs at 78.4 offences per 1,000 people a year in DN21 9, 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
78.4
Per 1,000 a year · England & Wales 31.1
All crime
213
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 9National
Violence and sexual offences63.923.6
Anti-social behaviour46.610.7
Shoplifting44.08.4
Burglary19.69.1
Criminal damage and arson14.54.7
Public order14.24.6
Other theft6.54.5
Other crime4.61.5
Drugs3.72.4
Vehicle crime3.43.5
Robbery3.31.4
Possession of weapons2.30.9
Bicycle theft0.81.0
Theft from the person0.22.1
Trend

Higher-harm crime over time

It has fallen 7% 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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