Total Crime Rate
103.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Eton Close area has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Birchwood , and the 135th highest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Eton Close (LN6 0YF) in the last 12 months was 103.1 per 1,000 residents and was 1.8% 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 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 1100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 56.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 63.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Eton Close (LN6 0YF), the main crime hotspot is near Chelsea Close. Police recorded 22 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Farrington Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chelsea Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chelsea Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Lincoln Road | Under investigation |
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