Crime Rate in North Hykeham Forum: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Hykeham Forum

The total recorded crimes in North Hykeham Forum, North Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Hykeham Forum crime rate of 0.73 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 North Hykeham Forum, encompassing approximately 6,808 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Hykeham Forum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hutson Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Fosse Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is North Hykeham Forum?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, North Hykeham Forum demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 106 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Hykeham Forum recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Hykeham Forum had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 109 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Hykeham Forum recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Hykeham Forum Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Hykeham Forum has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 0.73 ranking 25th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total North Hykeham Forum crimes were 106. The crime rate of North Hykeham Forum in 2024 was 15.57 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Hykeham Forum were around 109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.01 (year) or 1.33 (month) ranking 20 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
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
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme6 23139 2083 22
Osbournby9 20116 2182 23
Waddington West5 2679 2462 24
North Hykeham Witham6 2479 2550 26

North Hykeham Forum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 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 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations North Hykeham Forum in March 2025

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

1. Hutson Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Fosse Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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