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 July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Hykeham Forum crime rate of 1.03 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
North Hykeham Forum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Fosse Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Esk Close with total crimes: 1

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 areas in the North Kesteven.

    • 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 areas in the North Kesteven.

  • 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 July 2025 the North Hykeham Forum has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 22th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Hykeham Forum)CrimesRank (North Hykeham Forum)CrimesRank (North Hykeham Forum)
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
Metheringham14 18199 17178 14
Bassingham and Brant Broughton17 14147 19152 18
Cliff Villages17 15211 16170 15
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell12 20113 22142 19
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

North Hykeham Forum 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 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 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 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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
December 20242
October 20241

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

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June 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 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.

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May 20251

High Crime Locations North Hykeham Forum in July 2025

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

1. Mulberry Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fosse Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Esk Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wickenby Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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