Total Crime Rate
47.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Margarets Gardens area has the 16th highest crime rate of 37 local areas in Moorland , and the 86th 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 St Margarets Gardens (LN6 8BG) in the last 12 months was 47.2 per 1,000 residents and was 66.5% lower than the Moorland average (140.7 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 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Margarets Gardens (LN6 8BG), the main crime hotspot is near Pavillion Gardens. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 | Criminal damage and arson | St Margaret'S Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grange Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Margaret'S Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Wallis Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southland Drive | Under investigation |
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