Crime in Axholme South: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in Axholme South in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Axholme South at a glance
- Crime trends in Axholme South
- Types of crime in Axholme South
- Axholme South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Axholme South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Axholme South
- Demographics of Axholme South
- Questions about crime in Axholme South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (126), anti-social behaviour (31) and criminal damage and arson (31) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,421st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Axholme South | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 287 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.6 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,062 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Axholme South of any year here (287 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 287 | 40.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 289 | 40.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 314 | 44.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 396 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 325 | 46.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 363 | 51.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 350 | 49.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 345 | 48.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 292 | 41.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (71% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary fell from 27 to 21 and public order fell from 28 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 17.8 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 4.4 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Axholme South; the highest is Burringham & Gunness (166.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Messingham, North Lincolnshire (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Axholme South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axholme Central | 325 | 42.7 | +5% |
| Messingham | 155 | 39.3 | -3% |
| Axholme North | 491 | 59.1 | +45% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | +236% |
| Burringham & Gunness | 614 | 166.6 | +310% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | +14% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +179% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +243% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Axholme South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parklands” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parklands | 22 |
| On or near North Street | 20 |
| On or near Tower Hill | 15 |
| On or near Station Road | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 10 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Akeferry Road | 8 |
| On or near Northfield Close | 8 |
| On or near The Croft | 8 |
| On or near South Street | 7 |
Of the 256 crimes in Axholme South with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 109 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 28.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Axholme South has an estimated population of 7,062 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and less private renting (9.4%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Axholme South average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Axholme South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Axholme South a safe place to live?
Axholme South recorded 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,421st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Axholme South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Axholme South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Axholme South was almost unchanged on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 289 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Axholme South?
About 7,062 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Axholme South?
Axholme South is policed by Humberside.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.