Lincolnshire Police

Is Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh Safe?

Crime statistics for Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 459 crimes
49 / 100 Average

Safety Score !

459 Crimes (last 12 months)
23.1% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓25.7% 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 12 months — 459 total crimes recorded in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh

Violent Crime
185 40.3%
Anti-Social Behaviour
105 22.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
34 7.4%
Other Theft
27 5.9%
Public Order
27 5.9%
Shoplifting
22 4.8%
Vehicle Crime
22 4.8%
Other Crime
16 3.5%
Burglary
10 2.2%
Drugs
7 1.5%
Robbery
1 0.2%
Theft from Person
1 0.2%
Possession of Weapons
1 0.2%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh — last 12 months

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Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh safe?

Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh has a CrimeRadar safety score of 49/100, rated Average. A total of 459 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 25.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh are broadly in line with the UK average.

How many crimes were recorded in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh in the last 12 months?

459 crimes were recorded in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh 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 25.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (618 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 185 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

The most common crime in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh is Violent Crime, with 185 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.3% 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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 25.7% — from 618 crimes in the previous 12 months to 459 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh has a safety score of 49 out of 100 (Average). 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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?

Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh has a safety score of 49/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 19/100. Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh 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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

23.1% of crimes recorded in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh 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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh?

185 violent crimes were recorded in Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh in the last 12 months — representing 40.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 105 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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh last updated?

The crime data for Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh 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 Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh with other areas?

You can compare Wainfleet and Burgh Le Marsh 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.