Total Crime Rate
15.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barnes Green area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Gainsborough North , and the 30th 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 Barnes Green (DN21 3RW) in the last 12 months was 15.5 per 1,000 residents and was 86.0% lower than the Gainsborough North average (110.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 26.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barnes Green (DN21 3RW), the main crime hotspot is near Franklin Road. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 10 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 | Franklin Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elizabeth Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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