The Safer Lincolnshire Partnership has launched Safer Skegness, a targeted initiative aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour at three busy locations in the town: Lumley Road, the High Street and the transport hub around the railway and bus stations.
What the project aims to do
The scheme is designed to do more than record incidents. Organisers say it will seek to:
- Increase people’s confidence to use the town’s facilities and public spaces
- Bring down crime and anti-social behaviour in the three identified areas
- Make sure people know what support services are available and how to access them
- Ensure that partner agencies respond consistently when reports are made
Residents, business owners and visitors are being asked to complete a short online survey and to join a local community involvement group to feed into plans. As part of the survey, respondents can mark places where they already feel safe and those where they have seen incidents.
“As one of the most-loved resorts on the East Coast, Skegness is a fantastic place to live, work and visit, but we know there are some areas where improvements could be made,” said Coun Alex McGonigle, executive councillor for community safety at Lincolnshire County Council. “Hearing directly from residents is vital.”
Local people keen to take part can email saferlincolnshire@lincolnshire.gov.uk to register interest and find out more. Further details are also available on the Safer Lincolnshire Partnership website.
Why this matters locally
Skegness draws large numbers of day visitors and holidaymakers, particularly through the summer months. The three areas highlighted — Lumley Road, the central High Street and the transport interchange — see a mixture of footfall, late-night activity and transient visitors, which can concentrate opportunities for nuisance behaviour and petty crime. A targeted approach that combines community feedback, visible prevention measures and clearer access to support could change how safe people feel when they use these spaces.
The partnership says information gathered from the survey will be used to focus resources where they are needed most. That may mean stepped-up patrols, environmental changes or signposting to support services, though specific interventions will be shaped by the feedback from local people and partners.
| Target area | Project focus |
|---|---|
| Lumley Road | Reducing incidents and improving perceptions of safety |
| High Street | Making the town centre feel safer for shoppers and visitors |
| Transport Hub | Protecting rail and bus users and reducing anti-social behaviour |
Community involvement groups are intended to be informal and locally focused, allowing people to suggest practical changes and to help shape how agencies respond to reports. The partnership has emphasised that hearing directly from residents is central to making best use of available resources.
Those with experiences to share are encouraged to complete the survey and, if they wish, sign up to the community group by emailing saferlincolnshire@lincolnshire.gov.uk. The Safer Lincolnshire Partnership will use the responses to guide the next steps of the Safer Skegness project.
