Gainsborough Town South vs Axholme South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Gainsborough Town South Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Axholme South Humberside Police

      Gainsborough Town South vs Axholme South Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Gainsborough Town South
      Lincolnshire Police
      2,256 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.5% trend
      32.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Axholme South
      Humberside Police
      213 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough Town South
      B Axholme South
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,256
      213
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,023
      309
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.5%
      ↓31.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough Town South
      B Axholme South
      Violent Crime
      683 ↑14%
      90 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      552 ↑30%
      19 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      73 ↑4%
      10 ↓60%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓26%
      11 ↓50%
      Burglary
      64 ↓40%
      17 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      218 ↑22%
      28 ↓7%
      Drugs
      56 ↑4%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      106 ↓27%
      25 ↓7%
      Robbery
      29 ↑45%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      353 ↑20%
      3 ↓70%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓90%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓42%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑85%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑23%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Axholme South is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gainsborough Town South safer than Axholme South?

      Gainsborough Town South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,256 crimes in the last 12 months. Axholme South has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 213 crimes. Axholme South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Gainsborough Town South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Axholme South shows -31.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Gainsborough Town South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (683 incidents). In Axholme South, it is Violent Crime (90 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Gainsborough Town South recorded 552 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Axholme South recorded 19. 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 Town South vs Axholme South?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough Town South totalled 683 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 90 in Axholme South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough Town South recorded 2,023 crimes (now 2,256, a change of +11.5%). Axholme South recorded 309 crimes previously (now 213, -31.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Town 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 Town South has a resolution rate of 32.2% and Axholme South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gainsborough Town South and Axholme South?

      Gainsborough Town 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 Town 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 Town South or Axholme South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough Town 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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