Crime in Axholme Central: statistics, rates and trends

312 crimes were recorded in Axholme Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.

312 crimes were recorded in Axholme Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 144 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Axholme Central has the 3,407th highest crime rate.

MeasureAxholme CentralNorth LincolnshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202631216,3255,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents41.095.396.4
Change on previous 12 months-6%+4%-1%
Population7,612171,33658,797,018

Recorded crime in Axholme Central was highest in the year to July 2023 (504 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (312). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202631241.096.4
Year to July 202533143.597.1
Year to July 202442656.097.7
Year to July 202350466.25.2
Year to July 202245659.9101.3
Year to July 202147262.0102.1
Year to July 202048463.6101.9
Year to July 201946661.2101.5
Year to July 201848063.1100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202646
June 202630
May 202625
April 202617
March 202625
February 202618
January 202618
December 202526
November 202520
October 202529
September 202529
August 202529

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Axholme Central over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-65%) and vehicle crime (-35%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences14418.90.55+3%
Other theft263.40.53+8%
Criminal damage and arson253.30.48-31%
Public order243.20.47-4%
Other crime202.61.24+54%
Burglary192.50.71-10%
Shoplifting172.20.27+31%
Vehicle crime131.70.35-35%
Anti-social behaviour111.40.09-65%
Drugs50.70.20+150%
Possession of weapons30.40.41+0%
Robbery30.40.29+200%
Bicycle theft20.30.32+100%

Violence and sexual offences in Axholme Central

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Axholme Central recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 46.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Axholme Central

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Axholme Central recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Axholme Central

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Axholme Central recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Axholme Central

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Axholme Central recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Axholme Central

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Axholme Central recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Axholme Central

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Axholme Central recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Axholme Central

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Axholme Central recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Axholme Central

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Axholme Central recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Axholme Central

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Axholme Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Axholme Central

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Axholme Central recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Axholme Central

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Axholme Central recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Axholme Central

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Axholme Central recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Axholme Central

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Axholme Central recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Axholme Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Axholme Central.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Axholme Central
Axholme South27839.4-4%
Axholme North46656.1+37%
Burringham & Gunness604163.9+300%
Brumby1,670139.5+240%
Bottesford48746.1+13%
Messingham14135.8-13%
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens926118.7+190%
Ashby Central1,313140.8+243%

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Axholme Central over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Petrol Station18
On or near Biddle Close14
On or near Parking Area14
On or near Southfield Drive11
On or near Belton Road10
On or near Supermarket10
On or near Harris Gardens9
On or near The Lidgett8
On or near Thorne Road8
On or near Pinfold7

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Axholme Central over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect11637.2%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified10533.7%
Under investigation4113.1%
Not recorded113.5%
Local resolution103.2%
Status update unavailable103.2%
Awaiting court outcome61.9%
Action to be taken by another organisation51.6%
Offender given a caution20.6%
Further action is not in the public interest20.6%
Further investigation is not in the public interest20.6%
Court result unavailable20.6%

Axholme Central has an estimated population of 7,612. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Axholme Central sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureAxholme Central
Aged 0 to 1515.9%
Aged 16 to 6456.0%
Aged 65 and over28.1%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage77.9%
Social rented homes9.5%
Private rented homes12.5%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)7.0

Is Axholme Central a safe place to live?

Axholme Central recorded 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.

What is the most common crime in Axholme Central?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (26).

Is crime in Axholme Central going up or down?

Recorded crime in Axholme Central was down 6% on the year before: 312 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 331 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Axholme Central?

Axholme Central is policed by Humberside. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.

How are these crime rates calculated?

Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Axholme Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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