Total Crime Rate
33.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Front Street area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North , and the 103rd 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 Front Street (DN21 3DJ) in the last 12 months was 33.8 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% lower than the Gainsborough North average (110.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Front Street (DN21 3DJ), the main crime hotspot is near Dairy Farm Court. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Ravensfleet Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Little Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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