Lincoln
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Lincoln safe?
Crime in Lincoln is higher than the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Lincoln has 9.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Lincoln is about typical among the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Lincoln | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9.8 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 11.1 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 11.7 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 10.4 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 5161 50%
- Shoplifting 1783 18%
- Criminal damage and arson 1243 12%
- Public order 1202 12%
- Other theft 789 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Lincoln has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Lincoln has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 97%
- Some flooding 3%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Lincoln.
LincolnNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake No recent tremors recorded nearby.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Lincoln?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Lincoln is currently Medium.
How does crime in Lincoln compare with England?
Crime in Lincoln is higher than the England rate. Lincoln has 9.5 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Lincoln is safe?
No. These figures are for Lincoln as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Lincoln?
This Lincoln page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report