Lincolnshire Police

Is Lincoln City Centre Safe?

Crime statistics for Lincoln City Centre. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 8,572 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

8,572 Crimes (last 36 months)
50.4% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓8.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 8,572 total crimes recorded in Lincoln City Centre

Violent Crime
2,519 29.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
1,964 22.9%
Shoplifting
1,441 16.8%
Public Order
770 9%
Other Theft
479 5.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
445 5.2%
Bicycle Theft
214 2.5%
Drugs
181 2.1%
Burglary
142 1.7%
Robbery
101 1.2%
Vehicle Crime
92 1.1%
Other Crime
83 1%
Possession of Weapons
77 0.9%
Theft from Person
64 0.7%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Lincoln City Centre — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln City Centre safe?

Lincoln City Centre has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. 2,759 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Lincoln City Centre has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Lincoln City Centre in the last 12 months?

2,759 crimes were recorded in Lincoln City Centre in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 8.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (3,023 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Lincoln City Centre?

The most common crime in Lincoln City Centre is Violent Crime, with 2,519 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 91.3% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Lincoln City Centre increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Lincoln City Centre is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8.7% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Lincoln City Centre?

Lincoln City Centre has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Lincoln City Centre compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?

Lincoln City Centre has a safety score of 9/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 17/100. Lincoln City Centre is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Lincoln City Centre?

50.4% of crimes in Lincoln City Centre resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Lincoln City Centre?

2,519 violent crimes were recorded in Lincoln City Centre in the last 12 months, representing 91.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 1,964 incidents.

When was the crime data for Lincoln City Centre last updated?

The crime data for Lincoln City Centre was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Lincoln City Centre with other areas?

You can compare Lincoln City Centre with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.