Safest Areas in Lincolnshire 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Leake (PE22) recorded the lowest crime rate in Lincolnshire, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Boston (PE21) recorded 410 crimes in the same period — more than 410x the crime count of the safest area. The 26 postcode areas analysed in Lincolnshire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
1
crimes
2
Other theft
2
crimes
3
Burton LN1
Vehicle crime
2
crimes
4
Fleet PE12
Public order
2
crimes
5
Other theft
5
crimes
6
Anti-social behaviour
6
crimes
7
Anti-social behaviour
7
crimes
8
Shoplifting
7
crimes
9
Spilsby PE23
Violence & sexual offences
19
crimes
10
Violence & sexual offences
25
crimes
11
Violence & sexual offences
30
crimes
12
Violence & sexual offences
34
crimes
13
Anti-social behaviour
36
crimes
14
Violence & sexual offences
37
crimes
15
Alford LN13
Violence & sexual offences
39
crimes
16
Violence & sexual offences
47
crimes
17
Tetney DN36
Violence & sexual offences
48
crimes
18
Louth LN11
Anti-social behaviour
66
crimes
19
Violence & sexual offences
70
crimes
20
Bourne PE10
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Boston PE21
Violence & sexual offences
410
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
336
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
275
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
136
crimes
5
Shoplifting
98
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
90
crimes
7
Bourne PE10
Violence & sexual offences
80
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
70
crimes
9
Louth LN11
Anti-social behaviour
66
crimes
10
Tetney DN36
Violence & sexual offences
48
crimes
11
Violence & sexual offences
47
crimes
12
Alford LN13
Violence & sexual offences
39
crimes
13
Violence & sexual offences
37
crimes
14
Anti-social behaviour
36
crimes
15
Violence & sexual offences
34
crimes
16
Violence & sexual offences
30
crimes
17
Violence & sexual offences
25
crimes
18
Spilsby PE23
Violence & sexual offences
19
crimes
19
Shoplifting
7
crimes
20
Anti-social behaviour
7
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Lincolnshire?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Leake (PE22) is the safest area in Lincolnshire, recording 1 crimes — 99% fewer than the average across the 26 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Lincolnshire?

Boston (PE21) recorded the most crime in Lincolnshire in April 2026, with 410 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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