Crime Rates at Hawton Close, Gainsborough, DN21 1HP

Hawton Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North , and the 87th lowest 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 Hawton Close (DN21 1HP) in the last 12 months was 28.9 per 1,000 residents and was 74.0% lower than the Gainsborough North average (110.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hawton Close (DN21 1HP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Ash Grove, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Lindrick Drive (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.