Total Crime Rate
85.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North , and the 87th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around High Street (DN21 3DZ) in the last 12 months was 85.3 per 1,000 residents and was 23.0% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 52.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 175.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (DN21 3DZ), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | South Street | Under investigation |
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