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Crime in Ermine West

Ermine West had 373 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 132.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 14 Lincoln areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% below the middle Lincoln area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

LN1, Lincoln · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ermine West

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132.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 14Lincoln rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common130 in 3 months

Month by month

112 Mar 77 Apr 122 May 116 Jun 146 Jul 111 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ermine West. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13035%
anti-social behaviour7219%
shoplifting5615%
public order288%
criminal damage288%
burglary164%
theft123%
other crime82%

Ermine West against Lincoln

TypeErmine West per 1,000Middle Lincoln areaChange
Violence46.349.9▲ 3%
Burglary5.73.6–
Vehicle crime1.44.8–
Anti-social behaviour25.730.8▲ 20%
Theft and robbery7.110.7▼ 5%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Boultham266.4▲ 11%
Lincoln227.8▲ 10%
St Giles169.7▼ 10%
Ermine145.4▲ 8%
Ermine East133.3▲ 5%
Ermine West132.9▲ 20%
Glebe Park117.8▼ 14%
See every Lincoln area ranked on the crime in Lincoln page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ermine West a safe area?

Ermine West had about 132.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 14 Lincoln areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ermine West?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (130), followed by anti-social behaviour (72) and shoplifting (56).