Crime Rates at Burns Street, Gainsborough, DN21 2PR

Burns Street area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Gainsborough East , and the 110th 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 Burns Street (DN21 2PR) in the last 12 months was 67.5 per 1,000 residents and was 52.5% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 41.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 160.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Burns Street (DN21 2PR), the main crime hotspot is near Mercer Road. Police recorded 42 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.