Crime in Mablethorpe: statistics, rates and trends
852 crimes were recorded in Mablethorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Mablethorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Mablethorpe
- Types of crime in Mablethorpe
- Mablethorpe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Mablethorpe
- Streets with the most crime in Mablethorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Mablethorpe
- Population and deprivation in Mablethorpe
- Questions about crime in Mablethorpe
- About this data
852 crimes were recorded in Mablethorpe in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 353 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Mablethorpe has the 115th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Mablethorpe | East Lindsey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 852 | 14,146 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.2 | 97.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,447 | 145,183 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Mablethorpe was highest in the year to July 2019 (945 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (660). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 852 | 132.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 660 | 102.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 712 | 110.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 871 | 135.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 804 | 124.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 871 | 135.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 742 | 115.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 945 | 146.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 860 | 133.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 104 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Mablethorpe 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+70%) and other theft (+59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 54.8 | 1.60 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 31.8 | 2.07 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 10.7 | 1.58 | +41% |
| Other theft | 59 | 9.2 | 1.43 | +59% |
| Public order | 50 | 7.8 | 1.17 | +56% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 5.3 | 0.64 | +70% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.3 | 1.54 | +91% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.9 | 0.83 | +111% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.8 | 0.57 | +38% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 0.47 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.94 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.80 | +67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.46 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Mablethorpe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Mablethorpe recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 41.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Mablethorpe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Mablethorpe recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Mablethorpe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Mablethorpe recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Mablethorpe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Mablethorpe recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Mablethorpe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Mablethorpe recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Mablethorpe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Mablethorpe recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Mablethorpe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Mablethorpe recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Mablethorpe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Mablethorpe recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Mablethorpe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Mablethorpe recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Mablethorpe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Mablethorpe recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Mablethorpe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Mablethorpe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Mablethorpe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Mablethorpe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Mablethorpe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Mablethorpe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Mablethorpe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Mablethorpe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mablethorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louth | 1,987 | 109.5 | -17% |
| Skegness | 4,525 | 210.1 | +59% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 862 | 53.7 | -59% |
| Horncastle | 489 | 83.3 | -37% |
| Waltham | 202 | 29.5 | -78% |
| Cleethorpes | 4,646 | 158.3 | +20% |
| Grimsby | 14,481 | 167.5 | +27% |
| Coningsby and Tattershall | 602 | 77.5 | -41% |
1 areas within Mablethorpe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Mablethorpe had the highest rate (118.5 per 1,000) and Mablethorpe the lowest (118.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mablethorpe | Neighbourhood | 8,440 | 1,000 | 118.5 |
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 Mablethorpe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 116 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 73 |
| On or near Dynan Close | 57 |
| On or near Tennyson Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 33 |
| On or near Parklands | 22 |
| On or near Rugby Road | 22 |
| On or near Byron Road | 20 |
| On or near Station Road | 20 |
| On or near Ripon Place | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Mablethorpe 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 327 | 38.4% |
| Not recorded | 205 | 24.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Mablethorpe has an estimated population of 6,447. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Mablethorpe sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Mablethorpe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 50.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Mablethorpe a safe place to live?
Mablethorpe recorded 132.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Mablethorpe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (205).
Is crime in Mablethorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mablethorpe was up 29% on the year before: 852 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 660 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Mablethorpe?
Mablethorpe is policed by Lincolnshire. 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 Mablethorpe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.