Crime Rates at Barley Close, Kirton Lindsey, Gainsborough, DN21 4FF

Barley Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Brigg & Wolds , and the 79th lowest crime rate of 535 local areas in North Lincolnshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Barley Close (DN21 4FF) in the last 12 months was 20.5 per 1,000 residents and was 73.0% lower than the Brigg & Wolds average (75.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Barley Close (DN21 4FF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Millers Close, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near King Edward Street (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.