Crime Rate in Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs

The total recorded crimes in Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs, North Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs crime rate of 44.91 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 Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs, encompassing approximately 912 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibson Green with total crimes: 3
  • Tall Pines Road with total crimes: 3
  • Newark Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 462 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 370 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 44.91 ranking 4th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs crimes were 462. The crime rate of Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs in 2024 was 506.08 (year) or 42.17 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs were around 370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 405.30 (year) or 33.78 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs)CrimesRank (Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs)CrimesRank (Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs)
Sleaford Castle51 2767 1563 1
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East60 1582 2404 3
Sleaford Westholme44 3549 3501 2
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
Branston23 12256 13181 13
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

Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 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 (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202513
April 202512
March 20257
February 202515
January 20254
December 202413
November 20245
October 202415

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs postcode area is presented below.

1. Gibson Green (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Tall Pines Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newark Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pacey Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Squirrel Chase (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leveret Chase (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Muntjac Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. Elder Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Lincoln Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Middle Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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