Crime Rate in Metheringham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Metheringham

The total recorded crimes in Metheringham, North Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Metheringham crime rate of 6.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Metheringham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvest Close with total crimes: 3
  • Princess Margaret Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Ashdale Close with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the North Kesteven.

    • 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 areas in the North Kesteven.

  • 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 July 2025 the Metheringham has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 6.02 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Metheringham)CrimesRank (Metheringham)CrimesRank (Metheringham)
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
Branston23 12256 13181 13
Skellingthorpe18 13155 1897 21
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

Metheringham 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Metheringham in July 2025

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

1. Harvest Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Princess Margaret Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Ashdale Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Flinders Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Saddler'S Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hall Yard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sleaford Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wellhead Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Willow Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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