Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh vs Welton and Hemswell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Welton and Hemswell Lincolnshire Police

      Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh vs Welton and Hemswell Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh
      Lincolnshire Police
      459 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.7% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Welton and Hemswell
      Lincolnshire Police
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh
      B Welton and Hemswell
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      459
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      618
      787
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.7%
      ↓23%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh
      B Welton and Hemswell
      Violent Crime
      185 ↓28%
      247 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓18%
      142 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓43%
      45 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑5%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      10 ↓67%
      31 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↓32%
      48 ↓61%
      Drugs
      7 ↓30%
      7 ↓59%
      Public Order
      27 ↓21%
      26 ↓26%
      Robbery
      1
      2
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑38%
      12 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓20%
      20 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh is the safer choice — scoring 49/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh safer than Welton and Hemswell?

      Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 459 crimes in the last 12 months. Welton and Hemswell has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh vs Welton and Hemswell?

      Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Welton and Hemswell shows -23% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh and Welton and Hemswell?

      In Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Welton and Hemswell, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh and Welton and Hemswell?

      Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welton and Hemswell recorded 142. 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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh vs Welton and Hemswell?

      Violent crime in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Welton and Hemswell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh and Welton and Hemswell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh recorded 618 crimes (now 459, a change of -25.7%). Welton and Hemswell recorded 787 crimes previously (now 606, -23%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh and Welton and Hemswell?

      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. Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Welton and Hemswell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh and Welton and Hemswell?

      Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Welton and Hemswell 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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh and Welton and Hemswell?

      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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh or Welton and Hemswell on a crime map?

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

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