Crime Rate in Metheringham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Metheringham

The total recorded crimes in Metheringham, North Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Metheringham crime rate of 5.16 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 Metheringham, encompassing approximately 2,326 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Metheringham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Vicarage Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Shiregate with total crimes: 2

How safe is Metheringham?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Metheringham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 199 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Metheringham recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Metheringham had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 178 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Metheringham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Metheringham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Metheringham has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 5.16 ranking 17th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Metheringham crimes were 199. The crime rate of Metheringham in 2024 was 85.53 (year) or 7.13 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Metheringham were around 178 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.50 (year) or 6.38 (month) ranking 14 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
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
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

Metheringham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 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 (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
June 202422
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Metheringham in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shiregate (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pullman Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Chaplin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Millfield Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Habbanya Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Metheringham Fen Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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