Total Crime Rate
62.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blyton Close area has the 25th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Birchwood , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 316 local areas in Lincoln .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Blyton Close (LN6 3NG) in the last 12 months was 62.5 per 1,000 residents and was 40.5% lower than the Birchwood average (105.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 5 cases , up 66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -45.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 218.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blyton Close (LN6 3NG), the main crime hotspot is near Woodvale Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 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 | Other theft | Kelstern Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Faldingworth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brigg Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rockingham Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Blyton Grove | — |
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