Total Crime Rate
39.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oakfield Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Waltham , and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 525 local areas in North East 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 Oakfield Lane (DN37 0BN) in the last 12 months was 39.0 per 1,000 residents and was 12.6% higher than the Waltham average (34.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 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 ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 21.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oakfield Lane (DN37 0BN), the main crime hotspot is near Willow Park. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Waltham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Strawberry Hill | Under investigation |
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