Lincoln City Centre vs Lincoln Hartsholme

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Lincoln City Centre Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Lincoln Hartsholme Lincolnshire Police

      Lincoln City Centre vs Lincoln Hartsholme Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Lincoln City Centre
      Lincolnshire Police
      3,538 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      25.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Lincoln Hartsholme
      Lincolnshire Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.8% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lincoln City Centre
      B Lincoln Hartsholme
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      3,538
      527
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,048
      377
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.1%
      ↑39.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      23.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lincoln City Centre
      B Lincoln Hartsholme
      Violent Crime
      1,049 ↑19%
      182 ↑31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      881 ↑29%
      157 ↑67%
      Other Theft
      152 ↓1%
      19 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓3%
      25 ↑127%
      Burglary
      35 ↓36%
      18 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↑24%
      41 ↓23%
      Drugs
      75 ↑10%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      318 ↑12%
      27 ↑59%
      Robbery
      40 ↓9%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      617 ↑16%
      32 ↑1500%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓57%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      66 ↓3%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑21%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑13%
      13 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lincoln City Centre safer than Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Lincoln City Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,538 crimes in the last 12 months. Lincoln Hartsholme has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 527 crimes. Lincoln Hartsholme scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lincoln City Centre vs Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Lincoln City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lincoln Hartsholme shows +39.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lincoln City Centre and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      In Lincoln City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,049 incidents). In Lincoln Hartsholme, it is Violent Crime (182 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lincoln City Centre and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Lincoln City Centre recorded 881 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lincoln Hartsholme recorded 157. 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 Lincoln City Centre vs Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Violent crime in Lincoln City Centre totalled 1,049 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 182 in Lincoln Hartsholme. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lincoln City Centre and Lincoln Hartsholme in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lincoln City Centre recorded 3,048 crimes (now 3,538, a change of +16.1%). Lincoln Hartsholme recorded 377 crimes previously (now 527, +39.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lincoln City Centre and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      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. Lincoln City Centre has a resolution rate of 25.3% and Lincoln Hartsholme has 23.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lincoln City Centre and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      Lincoln City Centre falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Lincoln Hartsholme 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 Lincoln City Centre and Lincoln Hartsholme?

      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 Lincoln City Centre or Lincoln Hartsholme on a crime map?

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

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