Total Crime Rate
120.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Durham Close area has the 8th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dunholme and Welton , and the 54th highest crime rate of 306 local areas in West Lindsey .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Durham Close (LN8 6JD) in the last 12 months was 120.1 per 1,000 residents and was 195.6% higher than the Dunholme and Welton average (40.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 63.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Durham Close (LN8 6JD), the main crime hotspot is near Spring Vale. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dunholme and Welton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Granby Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Granby Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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