Crime Rate in Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell

The total recorded crimes in Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell crime rate of 17.97 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 Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell, encompassing approximately 723 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dixon Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • The Sidings with total crimes: 2
  • Ison Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell?

To understand the safety of Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell, we need to analyze Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 113 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 142 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 17.97 ranking 17th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell crimes were 113. The crime rate of Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell in 2024 was 156.19 (year) or 13.02 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell were around 142 crimes with yearly crime rate of 196.27 (year) or 16.36 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell)CrimesRank (Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell)CrimesRank (Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell)
Sleaford Castle60 1767 1563 1
Sleaford Westholme27 6549 3501 2
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East49 2582 2404 3
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme31 3283 10275 7
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs30 4462 4370 4
North Hykeham Memorial20 11386 7292 5
Sleaford Holdingham23 8401 5253 8
Branston28 5256 13181 13
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham16 12391 6288 6
Heckington Rural24 7321 8188 12
Sleaford Navigation15 15303 9250 9
Ruskington23 9250 14231 10
Heighington and Washingborough22 10268 11167 16
North Hykeham Moor14 16244 15191 11
North Hykeham Mill13 18263 12166 17
Metheringham16 13199 17178 14
Cliff Villages15 14211 16170 15
Bassingham and Brant Broughton10 22147 19152 18
Skellingthorpe8 23155 1897 21
North Hykeham Witham11 1979 2550 26
North Hykeham Forum11 20106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme7 25139 2083 22
Osbournby11 21116 2182 23
Waddington West8 2479 2462 24
Leasingham and Rauceby4 2649 2654 25

Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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May 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

High Crime Locations Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Dixon Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Sidings (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Ison Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. The Hurn (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Cuckoo Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. New England Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cherry Tree Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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