Total Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Occupation Lane area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brigg & Wolds , and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 534 local areas in North 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 Occupation Lane (DN39 6SL) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 40.3% lower than the Brigg & Wolds average (67.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 29.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Occupation Lane (DN39 6SL), the main crime hotspot is near Martins Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brigg & Wolds| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Spruce Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Coronation Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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