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 May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Hykeham Forum crime rate of 1.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Hykeham Forum Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Road with total crimes: 5
  • Fosse Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hutson Drive 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 May 2025 the North Hykeham Forum has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.62 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Hykeham Forum)CrimesRank (North Hykeham Forum)CrimesRank (North Hykeham Forum)
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
Metheringham16 13199 17178 14
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
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme7 25139 2083 22
Osbournby11 21116 2182 23
Waddington West8 2479 2462 24
Leasingham and Rauceby4 2649 2654 25

North Hykeham Forum Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20242

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
May 20242

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Rowan Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Fosse Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hutson Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Malton Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Baildon Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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