Total Crime Rate
56.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beswick Close area has the 27th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Birchwood , and the 106th lowest 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 Beswick Close (LN6 3NB) in the last 12 months was 56.0 per 1,000 residents and was 46.7% 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 32.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beswick Close (LN6 3NB), the main crime hotspot is near Ash Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 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 | Betula Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Acer Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ash Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elsham Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sycamore Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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