Crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens: statistics, rates and trends
885 crimes were recorded in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens at a glance
- Crime trends in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
- Types of crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
- Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
- Demographics of Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
- Questions about crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (345), shoplifting (149) and anti-social behaviour (71) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 942nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | North Lincolnshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 885 | 16,272 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.4 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,803 | 171,336 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens peaked in the year to August 2019 (955 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (774). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 885 | 113.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 851 | 109.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 809 | 103.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 774 | 99.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 840 | 107.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 895 | 114.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 900 | 115.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 955 | 122.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 893 | 114.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens recorded notably more bicycle theft (4.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate) and other crime (45% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (41% below) and vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 37 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 345 | 44.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 149 | 19.1 | 8.5 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 9.1 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 61 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 44 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 31 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 27 | 3.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens; the highest is Town, North Lincolnshire (292.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bottesford, North Lincolnshire (46.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brumby | 1,635 | 136.5 | +20% |
| Ashby Central | 1,300 | 139.4 | +23% |
| Frodingham | 1,364 | 163.2 | +44% |
| Town | 2,668 | 292.8 | +158% |
| Bottesford | 490 | 46.4 | -59% |
| Ashby Lakeside | 820 | 108.0 | -5% |
| Crosby & Park | 1,820 | 125.2 | +10% |
| Burringham & Gunness | 614 | 166.6 | +47% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A18” (162).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A18 | 162 |
| On or near Rivelin Place | 78 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 47 |
| On or near Mallard Road | 32 |
| On or near Blake Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Kestrel Road | 27 |
| On or near Merlin Road | 26 |
| On or near Oriole Road | 26 |
| On or near Cathedral Court | 21 |
Of the 814 crimes in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 71 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 264 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 6.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 10 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens has an estimated population of 7,803 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%), less private renting (15%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens a safe place to live?
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens recorded 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 942nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 345 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (149).
Is crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens was up 4% on the year before: 885 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 851 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens?
About 7,803 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens?
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens 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.