Crime in Mablethorpe: statistics, rates and trends
865 crimes were recorded in Mablethorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 134.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Mablethorpe
- Questions about crime in Mablethorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (353), anti-social behaviour (209) and criminal damage and arson (68) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 110th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Mablethorpe | East Lindsey | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 865 | 14,298 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.2 | 98.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,447 | 145,183 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Mablethorpe peaked in the year to August 2019 (910 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (686). 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 | 865 | 134.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 686 | 106.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 689 | 106.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 868 | 134.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 812 | 126.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 883 | 137.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 739 | 114.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 910 | 141.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 857 | 132.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Mablethorpe recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.1 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (60% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (56% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (27% below). On the year before, public order rose from 33 to 54 and other theft rose from 38 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 54.8 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 32.4 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 58 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +53% |
| Public order | 54 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +64% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 6.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Mablethorpe; the highest is Skegness (212.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Waltham (30.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Mablethorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louth | 2,005 | 110.5 | -18% |
| Skegness | 4,569 | 212.2 | +58% |
| Humberston and New Waltham | 872 | 54.3 | -60% |
| Horncastle | 500 | 85.1 | -37% |
| Waltham | 212 | 30.9 | -77% |
| Cleethorpes | 4,612 | 157.2 | +17% |
| Grimsby | 14,486 | 167.6 | +25% |
| Coningsby and Tattershall | 604 | 77.8 | -42% |
Mablethorpe is the one area listed within Mablethorpe, with 121.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mablethorpe | Neighbourhood | 8,440 | 1,023 | 121.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Mablethorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (116).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 116 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 90 |
| On or near Tennyson Avenue | 56 |
| On or near Dynan Close | 44 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 33 |
| On or near Parklands | 27 |
| On or near Ripon Place | 18 |
| On or near Rose Grove | 18 |
| On or near Rugby Road | 18 |
| On or near Station Road | 18 |
Of the 656 crimes in Mablethorpe with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 209 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 334 | 50.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 191 | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Mablethorpe has an estimated population of 6,447 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (37%, against 18%), an older population (36%, against 19%) and more retired residents (41%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Mablethorpe average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Mablethorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 31.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 40.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 13.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 36.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Mablethorpe a safe place to live?
Mablethorpe recorded 134.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 110th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in Mablethorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Mablethorpe was up 26% on the year before: 865 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 686 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Mablethorpe?
About 6,447 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 36% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Mablethorpe?
Mablethorpe is policed by Lincolnshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.