Crime Rate in Ruskington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ruskington

The total recorded crimes in Ruskington, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ruskington crime rate of 18.70 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 Ruskington, encompassing approximately 1,229 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ruskington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Fen Road with total crimes: 2
  • Northfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ruskington?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Ruskington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 250 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ruskington recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Ruskington experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 231 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ruskington witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ruskington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ruskington has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 18.70 ranking 9th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Ruskington crimes were 250. The crime rate of Ruskington in 2024 was 203.27 (year) or 16.94 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ruskington were around 231 crimes with yearly crime rate of 187.82 (year) or 15.65 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ruskington)CrimesRank (Ruskington)CrimesRank (Ruskington)
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
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
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

Ruskington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20256
February 202512
January 20254
December 202410
November 202416
October 20249
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ruskington in May 2025

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

1. Hawthorn Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Fen Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Northfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Church View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Holme Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chestnut Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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