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 March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs crime rate of 21.91 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newark Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lincoln Road with total crimes: 2
  • 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 21.91 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Kesteven)CrimesRank (North Kesteven)CrimesRank (North Kesteven)
Sleaford Castle42 3767 1563 1
Sleaford Westholme51 1549 3501 2
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East26 5582 2404 3
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham43 2391 6288 6
Heckington Rural38 4321 8188 12
North Hykeham Memorial19 12386 7292 5
Sleaford Holdingham25 6401 5253 8
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme21 10283 10275 7
Heighington and Washingborough25 7268 11167 16
Branston21 8256 13181 13
Sleaford Navigation15 15303 9250 9
North Hykeham Moor21 9244 15191 11
Ruskington18 13250 14231 10
North Hykeham Mill15 16263 12166 17
Metheringham12 17199 17178 14
Bassingham and Brant Broughton17 14147 19152 18
Cliff Villages9 21211 16170 15
Skellingthorpe7 22155 1897 21
Leasingham and Rauceby9 1849 2654 25
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell9 19113 22142 19
North Hykeham Forum5 25106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme6 23139 2083 22
Osbournby9 20116 2182 23
Waddington West5 2679 2462 24
North Hykeham Witham6 2479 2550 26

Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202515
January 20254
December 202413
November 20245
October 202415
September 202423
August 202412
July 20246
June 202418
May 20247
April 202420

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 202422
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

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

1. Newark Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Newark Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Middle Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gibson Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Hilltop Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beehive Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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