Total Crime Rate
65.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mayflower Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East , and the 115th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mayflower Close (DN21 1AU) in the last 12 months was 65.2 per 1,000 residents and was 54.1% lower than the Gainsborough East average (142.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 39.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mayflower Close (DN21 1AU), the main crime hotspot is near Gainsborough Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gainsborough East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Causeway Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Gainsborough Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Causeway Lane | Under investigation |
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