Lincolnshire Police

Is Market Rasen Safe?

Crime statistics for Market Rasen. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 24 months: April 2024 – March 2026 1,439 crimes
15 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,439 Crimes (last 24 months)
35.2% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑22.1% 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 24 months — 1,439 total crimes recorded in Market Rasen

Violent Crime
487 33.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
393 27.3%
Shoplifting
169 11.7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
93 6.5%
Other Theft
79 5.5%
Public Order
66 4.6%
Burglary
58 4%
Other Crime
39 2.7%
Vehicle Crime
26 1.8%
Drugs
15 1%
Robbery
7 0.5%
Possession of Weapons
3 0.2%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.1%
Theft from Person
2 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Market Rasen — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Market Rasen safe?

Market Rasen has a CrimeRadar safety score of 15/100, rated High Crime. A total of 791 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 22.1% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Market Rasen are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Market Rasen in the last 12 months?

791 crimes were recorded in Market Rasen in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 22.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (648 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 487 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Market Rasen?

The most common crime in Market Rasen is Violent Crime, with 487 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 61.6% 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 Market Rasen increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Market Rasen is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 22.1% — from 648 crimes in the previous 12 months to 791 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Market Rasen?

Market Rasen has a safety score of 15 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 Market Rasen compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?

Market Rasen has a safety score of 15/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 19/100. Market Rasen 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 Market Rasen?

35.2% of crimes recorded in Market Rasen 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 Market Rasen?

487 violent crimes were recorded in Market Rasen in the last 12 months — representing 61.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 393 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 Market Rasen last updated?

The crime data for Market Rasen 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 Market Rasen with other areas?

You can compare Market Rasen 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.