Gainsborough Rural South vs Lincoln Moorland

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Gainsborough Rural South Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Lincoln Moorland Lincolnshire Police

      Gainsborough Rural South vs Lincoln Moorland Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Gainsborough Rural South
      Lincolnshire Police
      524 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Lincoln Moorland
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,437 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.8% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough Rural South
      B Lincoln Moorland
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      524
      1,437
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      650
      1,333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↑7.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough Rural South
      B Lincoln Moorland
      Violent Crime
      199 ↓24%
      449 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↓12%
      296 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓27%
      59 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑26%
      48 ↑60%
      Burglary
      27 ↓10%
      39 ↑34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓20%
      124 ↑31%
      Drugs
      9 ↑50%
      11 ↑0%
      Public Order
      31 ↑19%
      67 ↑3%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      17 ↑113%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓60%
      256 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      29 ↑123%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      13 ↑333%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓47%
      27 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gainsborough Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 41/100 vs 6/100 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 Lincoln Moorland?

      Gainsborough Rural South has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 524 crimes in the last 12 months. Lincoln Moorland has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,437 crimes. Gainsborough Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gainsborough Rural South vs Lincoln Moorland?

      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 Moorland shows +7.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gainsborough Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 incidents). In Lincoln Moorland, it is Violent Crime (449 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gainsborough Rural South recorded 125 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lincoln Moorland recorded 296. 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 Moorland?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough Rural South totalled 199 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 449 in Lincoln Moorland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough Rural South and Lincoln Moorland 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 Moorland recorded 1,333 crimes previously (now 1,437, +7.8%).

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

      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 Moorland has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gainsborough Rural South and Lincoln Moorland?

      Gainsborough Rural South falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Lincoln Moorland 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 Moorland?

      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 Moorland on a crime map?

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

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