Total Crime Rate
37.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025De Wint Avenue area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Moorland , and the 74th 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 De Wint Avenue (LN6 7DS) in the last 12 months was 37.9 per 1,000 residents and was 73.1% lower than the Moorland average (140.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around De Wint Avenue (LN6 7DS), the main crime hotspot is near Romney Drive. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Moorland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Romney Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | De Wint Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Romney Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Romney Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Cottage Paddock | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Cottage Paddock | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bourne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Wint Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Wint Close | Under investigation |
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