Crime Rates at Orchard Close, Dunston, Lincoln, LN4 2ER

Orchard Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Branston , and the 144th highest crime rate of 354 local areas in North Kesteven .

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 Orchard Close (LN4 2ER) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 6.3% lower than the Branston average (51.7 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Orchard Close (LN4 2ER), the main crime hotspot is near Middle Street. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.