Crime Rate in Branston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Branston

The total recorded crimes in Branston, North Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Branston crime rate of 2.04 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 Branston, encompassing approximately 11,271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Branston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibson Close with total crimes: 5
  • Nettleton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cooper Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Branston?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Branston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 256 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Branston witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Branston had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 181 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Branston witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Branston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Branston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Branston has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 12th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Branston crimes were 256. The crime rate of Branston in 2024 was 65.92 (year) or 5.49 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Branston were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.57 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Branston)CrimesRank (Branston)CrimesRank (Branston)
Sleaford Castle51 2767 1563 1
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East60 1582 2404 3
Sleaford Westholme44 3549 3501 2
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs41 4462 4370 4
North Hykeham Memorial33 7386 7292 5
Sleaford Holdingham35 6401 5253 8
North Hykeham Mill35 5263 12166 17
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham30 9391 6288 6
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme29 10283 10275 7
Heckington Rural23 11321 8188 12
Ruskington31 8250 14231 10
Sleaford Navigation13 19303 9250 9
North Hykeham Moor14 17244 15191 11
Heighington and Washingborough16 16268 11167 16
Skellingthorpe18 13155 1897 21
Metheringham14 18199 17178 14
Bassingham and Brant Broughton17 14147 19152 18
Cliff Villages17 15211 16170 15
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell12 20113 22142 19
North Hykeham Forum7 22106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme5 26139 2083 22
Osbournby10 21116 2182 23
Leasingham and Rauceby7 2349 2654 25
Waddington West6 2579 2462 24
North Hykeham Witham6 2479 2550 26

Branston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 202512
April 202516
March 20259
February 202510
January 202514
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Branston in July 2025

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

1. Gibson Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Nettleton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cooper Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Abel Smith Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Moor Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Archer Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Melville Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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