Lincolnshire Police

Is Louth Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Louth Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 742 crimes
20 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

742 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓12.5% 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 12 months — 742 total crimes recorded in Louth Rural

Violent Crime
243 32.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
212 28.6%
Criminal Damage & Arson
85 11.5%
Burglary
56 7.5%
Other Theft
45 6.1%
Public Order
26 3.5%
Vehicle Crime
22 3%
Shoplifting
21 2.8%
Other Crime
16 2.2%
Possession of Weapons
7 0.9%
Drugs
7 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.1%
Robbery
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Louth Rural — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louth Rural safe?

Louth Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 20/100, rated High Crime. A total of 742 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 12.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Louth Rural are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Louth Rural in the last 12 months?

742 crimes were recorded in Louth Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 12.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (848 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 243 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Louth Rural?

The most common crime in Louth Rural is Violent Crime, with 243 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 32.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Louth Rural increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Louth Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 12.5% — from 848 crimes in the previous 12 months to 742 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Louth Rural?

Louth Rural has a safety score of 20 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 Louth Rural compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?

Louth Rural has a safety score of 20/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 19/100. Louth Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Louth Rural?

0% of crimes recorded in Louth Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lincolnshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Louth Rural?

243 violent crimes were recorded in Louth Rural in the last 12 months — representing 32.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 212 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Louth Rural last updated?

The crime data for Louth Rural was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Louth Rural with other areas?

You can compare Louth Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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: March 2026.