Crime Rates at Helsby Road, Lincoln, LN5 8TQ

Helsby Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Moorland , and the 38th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .

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 Helsby Road (LN5 8TQ) in the last 12 months was 23.3 per 1,000 residents and was 83.4% lower than the Moorland average (140.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Helsby Road (LN5 8TQ), the main crime hotspot is near Laurel Close. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.