Gainsborough Rural South vs Lincoln Birchwood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gainsborough Rural South vs Lincoln Birchwood Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gainsborough Rural South safer than Lincoln Birchwood?
Gainsborough Rural South has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 524 crimes in the last 12 months. Lincoln Birchwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 938 crimes. Gainsborough Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gainsborough Rural South vs Lincoln Birchwood?
Gainsborough Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lincoln Birchwood shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gainsborough Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood?
In Gainsborough Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 incidents). In Lincoln Birchwood, it is Violent Crime (356 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gainsborough Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood?
Gainsborough Rural South recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lincoln Birchwood recorded 271. 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 Lincoln Birchwood?
Violent crime in Gainsborough Rural South totalled 199 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 356 in Lincoln Birchwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough Rural South recorded 650 crimes (now 524, a change of -19.4%). Lincoln Birchwood recorded 898 crimes previously (now 938, +4.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood?
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 16.7% and Lincoln Birchwood has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gainsborough Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood?
Gainsborough Rural South falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Lincoln Birchwood is covered by Lincolnshire 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 Lincoln Birchwood?
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 Lincoln Birchwood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.