Total Crime Rate
18.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Popplewell Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Axholme Central , and the 56th lowest crime rate of 535 local areas in North 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 Popplewell Close (DN9 1TF) in the last 12 months was 18.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% lower than the Axholme Central average (39.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Popplewell Close (DN9 1TF), the main crime hotspot is near Biddle Close. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Biddle Close | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hawthorne Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Biddle Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Biddle Close | — |
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