Crime Rate in North Hykeham Witham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Hykeham Witham

The total recorded crimes in North Hykeham Witham, North Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Hykeham Witham crime rate of 3.52 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 Witham, encompassing approximately 1,702 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
North Hykeham Witham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Water Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Alderney Way with total crimes: 1
  • Philip Court with total crimes: 1

How safe is North Hykeham Witham?

To understand the safety of North Hykeham Witham, we need to analyze North Hykeham Witham 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 Witham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 79 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, North Hykeham Witham recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Hykeham Witham had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 50 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, North Hykeham Witham recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North Hykeham Witham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Hykeham Witham has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 24th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total North Hykeham Witham crimes were 79. The crime rate of North Hykeham Witham in 2024 was 46.40 (year) or 3.87 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Hykeham Witham were around 50 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.37 (year) or 2.45 (month) ranking 26 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
North Hykeham Forum5 25106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme6 23139 2083 22
Osbournby9 20116 2182 23
Waddington West5 2679 2462 24

North Hykeham Witham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations North Hykeham Witham in March 2025

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

1. Water Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Alderney Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Philip Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Delph Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sharp Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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