Crime Rate in Metheringham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Metheringham

The total recorded crimes in Metheringham, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Metheringham crime rate of 6.88 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Metheringham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shiregate with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sleaford Road 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 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 May 2025 the Metheringham has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 6.88 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Metheringham)CrimesRank (Metheringham)CrimesRank (Metheringham)
Sleaford Castle60 1767 1563 1
Sleaford Westholme27 6549 3501 2
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East49 2582 2404 3
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme31 3283 10275 7
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs30 4462 4370 4
North Hykeham Memorial20 11386 7292 5
Sleaford Holdingham23 8401 5253 8
Branston28 5256 13181 13
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham16 12391 6288 6
Heckington Rural24 7321 8188 12
Sleaford Navigation15 15303 9250 9
Ruskington23 9250 14231 10
Heighington and Washingborough22 10268 11167 16
North Hykeham Moor14 16244 15191 11
North Hykeham Mill13 18263 12166 17
Cliff Villages15 14211 16170 15
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell13 17113 22142 19
Bassingham and Brant Broughton10 22147 19152 18
Skellingthorpe8 23155 1897 21
North Hykeham Witham11 1979 2550 26
North Hykeham Forum11 20106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme7 25139 2083 22
Osbournby11 21116 2182 23
Waddington West8 2479 2462 24
Leasingham and Rauceby4 2649 2654 25

Metheringham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20248
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Metheringham in May 2025

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

1. Shiregate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Willow Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sleaford Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Lincoln Road Nocton (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Coxs Yard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Blacksmith Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Townsend Way (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Potterhanworth Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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