Total Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sturgate Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Birchwood , and the 47th 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 Sturgate Close (LN6 0NY) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 75.7% lower than the Birchwood average (105.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -12.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sturgate Close (LN6 0NY), the main crime hotspot is near Lyneham Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birchwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Blyton Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kingsdown Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brigg Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rockingham Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Greenock Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kelstern Close | Under investigation |
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