Total Crime Rate
348.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hides Close area has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chapel St Leonards , and the 17th highest crime rate of 488 local areas in East Lindsey .
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 Hides Close (PE25 1JT) in the last 12 months was 348.9 per 1,000 residents and was 213.7% higher than the Chapel St Leonards average (111.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 73 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -41.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 81 (≈ 199.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hides Close (PE25 1JT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hares Close, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chapel St Leonards| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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