Crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire: statistics, rates and trends
490 crimes were recorded in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire
- Types of crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire
- Bottesford, North Lincolnshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire
- Demographics of Bottesford, North Lincolnshire
- Questions about crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (192), anti-social behaviour (72) and criminal damage and arson (47) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,181st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bottesford, North Lincolnshire | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 490 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.4 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,556 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire peaked in the year to August 2020 (597 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (404). 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 | 490 | 46.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 544 | 51.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 574 | 54.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 457 | 43.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 404 | 38.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 462 | 43.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 597 | 56.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 588 | 55.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 502 | 47.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (56% below) and violence and sexual offences (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 59 to 47 and other theft fell from 45 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 192 | 18.2 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 72 | 6.8 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bottesford, North Lincolnshire; the highest is Town, North Lincolnshire (292.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Messingham, North Lincolnshire (39.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bottesford, North Lincolnshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +200% |
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | +194% |
| Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | 885 | 113.4 | +144% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | +133% |
| Messingham | 155 | 39.3 | -15% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +252% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +531% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | +170% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dolman Crescent” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dolman Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Middleton Road | 26 |
| On or near Mountbatten Close | 18 |
| On or near Harrow Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Pool Drive | 13 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 12 |
| On or near St Catherines Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Audern Road | 10 |
| On or near Copper Beech Walk | 10 |
| On or near High Leys Road | 10 |
Of the 418 crimes in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 72 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 190 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 25.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 6.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bottesford, North Lincolnshire has an estimated population of 10,556 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.7%, against 17.1%), more retired residents (37%, against 22%) and an older population (32%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bottesford, North Lincolnshire average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bottesford, North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bottesford, North Lincolnshire a safe place to live?
Bottesford, North Lincolnshire recorded 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,181st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 192 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (72).
Is crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bottesford, North Lincolnshire was down 10% on the year before: 490 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 544 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bottesford, North Lincolnshire?
About 10,556 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bottesford, North Lincolnshire?
Bottesford, North Lincolnshire 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.