Gainsborough Rural South vs Axholme South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    48/100
    Gainsborough Rural South Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Axholme South Humberside Police

      Gainsborough Rural South vs Axholme South Results

      A
      48/100
      Average
      Gainsborough Rural South
      Lincolnshire Police
      449 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Axholme South
      Humberside Police
      171 crimes / 12m
      ↓43.2% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough Rural South
      B Axholme South
      Safety Score
      48/100 Average
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      449
      171
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      610
      301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓26.4%
      ↓43.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough Rural South
      B Axholme South
      Violent Crime
      167 ↓32%
      67 ↓46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓27%
      17 ↓48%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓21%
      7 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑45%
      10 ↓47%
      Burglary
      24 ↓17%
      16 ↓43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      39 ↓37%
      23 ↓18%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      26 ↑18%
      24 ↑4%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      9 ↓64%
      2 ↓80%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓29%
      3 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      B Axholme South is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 48/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gainsborough Rural South safer than Axholme South?

      Gainsborough Rural South has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 449 crimes in the last 12 months. Axholme South has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 171 crimes. Axholme South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gainsborough Rural South vs Axholme South?

      Gainsborough Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -26.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Axholme South shows -43.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gainsborough Rural South and Axholme South?

      In Gainsborough Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (167 incidents). In Axholme South, it is Violent Crime (67 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gainsborough Rural South and Axholme South?

      Gainsborough Rural South recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Axholme South recorded 17. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Gainsborough Rural South vs Axholme South?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough Rural South totalled 167 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 67 in Axholme South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough Rural South and Axholme South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough Rural South recorded 610 crimes (now 449, a change of -26.4%). Axholme South recorded 301 crimes previously (now 171, -43.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Rural South and Axholme South?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Gainsborough Rural South has a resolution rate of 0% and Axholme South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gainsborough Rural South and Axholme South?

      Gainsborough Rural South falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Axholme South is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Gainsborough Rural South and Axholme South?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Gainsborough Rural South or Axholme South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough Rural South and Axholme South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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