Crime Rate in Heckington Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heckington Rural

The total recorded crimes in Heckington Rural, North Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heckington Rural crime rate of 28.75 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 Heckington Rural, encompassing approximately 1,321 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Heckington Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 11
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Heckington Rural?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Heckington Rural reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 321 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Heckington Rural witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Heckington Rural had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 188 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Heckington Rural witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Heckington Rural has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Heckington Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Heckington Rural has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 28.75 ranking 4th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Heckington Rural crimes were 321. The crime rate of Heckington Rural in 2024 was 242.83 (year) or 20.24 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heckington Rural were around 188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 142.22 (year) or 11.85 (month) ranking 12 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
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs20 11462 4370 4
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

Heckington Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 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 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20246
September 20246
August 202413
July 20248
June 202420
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20241
August 202419
July 202411
June 202424
May 202411
April 202420

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
April 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20242
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Heckington Rural in March 2025

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

1. Station Road (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour11
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
4. Welchman Way (Map)
Total4
Other crime4
5. Cobham Close (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sleaford Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sidebar Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Wellington Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Dickinson Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Heckington (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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