Total Crime Rate
94.9 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chelmsford Street area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Boultham , and the 148th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chelmsford Street (LN5 7NA) in the last 12 months was 94.9 per 1,000 residents and was 46.5% lower than the Boultham average (177.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 23 (β 53.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chelmsford Street (LN5 7NA), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 140 crimes here, including 74 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Boultham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kirkby Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sincil Bank | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grace Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canwick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canwick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canwick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Canwick Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Walnut Place | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charles Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Palmer Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Portland Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Portland Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Portland Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bus/Coach Station | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bus/Coach Station | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hermit Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Palmer Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kirkby Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Nelthorpe Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Archer Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Kesteven Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bus/Coach Station | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | St Andrew'S Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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