Total Crime Rate
165.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bob Rainsforth Way area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North , and the 35th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bob Rainsforth Way (DN21 1ZS) in the last 12 months was 165.2 per 1,000 residents and was 49.1% higher 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 40 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 43 (≈ 129.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 1683.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bob Rainsforth Way (DN21 1ZS), the main crime hotspot is near Brook Lane. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 35 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Gainsborough North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Heather Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jarrow Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Swale Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Swale Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brook Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brook Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harrow Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Oaktree Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Heron Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brook Lane | Under investigation |
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