Total Crime Rate
78.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lime Crescent area has the 4th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Cherry Willingham , and the 98th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
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 Lime Crescent (LN2 4NX) in the last 12 months was 78.6 per 1,000 residents and was 98.1% higher than the Cherry Willingham average (39.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 31.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lime Crescent (LN2 4NX), the main crime hotspot is near Greetwell Court. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cherry Willingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Lime Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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