Gainsborough Uphills vs Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Gainsborough Uphills Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh Lincolnshire Police

      Gainsborough Uphills vs Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Gainsborough Uphills
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,350 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.1% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh
      Lincolnshire Police
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.7% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough Uphills
      B Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,350
      459
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,173
      618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.1%
      ↓25.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough Uphills
      B Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh
      Violent Crime
      468 ↑34%
      185 ↓28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      325 ↑27%
      105 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓27%
      27 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑36%
      22 ↑5%
      Burglary
      35 ↓40%
      10 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      156 ↓15%
      34 ↓32%
      Drugs
      19 ↑12%
      7 ↓30%
      Public Order
      60 ↓3%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      13 ↑160%
      1
      Shoplifting
      138 ↑25%
      22 ↑38%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      1 ↓75%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑19%
      16 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gainsborough Uphills safer than Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

      Gainsborough Uphills has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,350 crimes in the last 12 months. Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 459 crimes. Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gainsborough Uphills vs Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

      Gainsborough Uphills shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh shows -25.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gainsborough Uphills and Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

      In Gainsborough Uphills, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (468 incidents). In Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh, it is Violent Crime (185 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gainsborough Uphills and Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

      Gainsborough Uphills recorded 325 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh recorded 105. 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 Uphills vs Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough Uphills totalled 468 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 185 in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough Uphills and Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough Uphills recorded 1,173 crimes (now 1,350, a change of +15.1%). Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh recorded 618 crimes previously (now 459, -25.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Uphills and Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

      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 Uphills has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gainsborough Uphills and Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

      Gainsborough Uphills falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh 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 Uphills and Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

      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 Uphills or Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh on a crime map?

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

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