Crime Rate in North Kesteven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Kesteven

The total recorded crimes in North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 509 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Kesteven crime rate of 4.31 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around North Kesteven, encompassing approximately 118,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (188) incidents (-5.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (145) incidents (9.02% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (42) incidents (23.53% increase)
North Kesteven Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Main Road with total crimes: 6

North Kesteven Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is North Kesteven?

To understand the safety of North Kesteven, we need to analyze North Kesteven crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North Kesteven has recorded 7,119 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 60.29 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 290 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,499 crimes with a crime rate of 46.57, ranking it 304 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, North Kesteven demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 7119 crimes compared to 11245.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Kesteven witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Kesteven had fewer crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 5,499 crimes compared to 8,737. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Kesteven witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North Kesteven is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, North Kesteven has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

North Kesteven Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Sleaford Castle (60 crimes), and the safest, Leasingham and Rauceby (4 crimes), is 56 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Kesteven.

Similarly, the area of Sleaford East (111 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ruskington West & Cranwell (9 crimes), with a difference of 102 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Kesteven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sleaford Castle60
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East49
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme31
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs30
Branston28

Safest Wards:

Bassingham and Brant Broughton10
Skellingthorpe8
Waddington West8
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme7
Leasingham and Rauceby4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sleaford East111
Bracebridge Heath & Waddington55
Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham46
North Hykeham North45
Heckington40

Safest Areas:

Sleaford West30
Ruskington South, Leasingham & Osbournby26
North Hykeham South24
Navenby, Harmston & Brant Broughton17
Ruskington West & Cranwell9

North Kesteven Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North Kesteven has recorded 509 crimes with crime rate of 4.31 ranking 308th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total North Kesteven crimes were 7,119. The crime rate of North Kesteven in 2024 was 60.29 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking it 290 danzarous in the UK. North Kesteven ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Kesteven were around 5,499 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.57 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 304 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, North Kesteven ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of North Kesteven

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
South Holland663 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven835 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey696 59,006 47,348 4
Boston599 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,163 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,366 118,953 114,313 1

North Kesteven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (188 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (145 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (198 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (133 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (191 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (107 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 169 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 83 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (176 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (94 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 187 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 90 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (221 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (213 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (115 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (277 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (117 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (214 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (147 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 177 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20248
October 202411
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249

A total of 383 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202541
March 202521
February 202522
January 202521
December 202422
November 202431
October 202444
September 202457
August 202451
July 202444

A total of 153 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 202521
February 202514
January 202516
December 202414
November 202420
October 202411
September 202421
August 202411
July 20246

A total of 459 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202532
March 202558
February 202551
January 202531
December 202450
November 202446
October 202432
September 202454
August 202427
July 202447

A total of 410 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202534
March 202527
February 202527
January 202533
December 202434
November 202449
October 202440
September 202449
August 202445
July 202430

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202524
February 202513
January 202527
December 202421
November 202427
October 202413
September 202410
August 202419
July 202413

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 1288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 117.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025145
April 2025133
March 2025107
February 202583
January 202594
December 202490
November 202499
October 2024115
September 2024117
August 2024147
July 2024158

A total of 179 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202515
February 202514
January 202521
December 202415
November 202425
October 202424
September 202420
August 202414
July 20247

A total of 293 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202530
March 202522
February 202530
January 202526
December 202421
November 202431
October 202426
September 202425
August 202423
July 202433

A total of 2211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 201.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 277 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025188
April 2025198
March 2025191
February 2025169
January 2025176
December 2024187
November 2024221
October 2024213
September 2024277
August 2024214
July 2024177

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243

High Crime Locations North Kesteven in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the North Kesteven postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other crime2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
3. Main Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Pope Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
6. B1517 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person1
Robbery1

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