Total Crime Rate
42.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brook Street area has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Hemswell , and the 137th lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
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 Brook Street (DN21 5UJ) in the last 12 months was 42.9 per 1,000 residents and was 36.6% lower than the Hemswell average (67.7 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 44.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brook Street (DN21 5UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Weldon Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hemswell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Weldon Road | Under investigation |
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