Total Crime Rate
123.5 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025De Wint Avenue area has the 7th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Moorland , and the 120th highest 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 De Wint Avenue (LN6 7DU) in the last 12 months was 123.5 per 1,000 residents and was 12.3% lower than the Moorland average (140.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (β 54.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around De Wint Avenue (LN6 7DU), the main crime hotspot is near Moorland Avenue. Police recorded 103 crimes here, including 28 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 | Webster Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Romney Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | De Wint Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Wint Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Cottage Paddock | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Cottage Paddock | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Moorland Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Moorland Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Romney Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Romney Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Moorland Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Moorland Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Webster Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | De Wint Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Shannon Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shannon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Shannon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kenner Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Webster Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Moorland Avenue | β |
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