Total Crime Rate
16.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Caistor and Yarborough , and the 35th lowest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
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 Woodlands Avenue (DN41 8SF) in the last 12 months was 16.5 per 1,000 residents and was 74.3% lower than the Caistor and Yarborough average (64.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands Avenue (DN41 8SF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Raithby Avenue, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Newsum Gardens (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Caistor and Yarborough| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Halls Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riby Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Paddocks | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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