Total Crime Rate
57.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wesley Crescent area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Croft Baker , and the 209th lowest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East Lincolnshire .
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 Wesley Crescent (DN35 0JS) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 57.5% lower than the Croft Baker average (134.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 14.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wesley Crescent (DN35 0JS), the main crime hotspot is near Lynton Rise. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Croft Baker| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Braemar Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lynton Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lynton Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Braemar Road | Local resolution |
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