Crime Rate in Sleaford Navigation: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sleaford Navigation

The total recorded crimes in Sleaford Navigation, North Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sleaford Navigation crime rate of 6.71 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 Sleaford Navigation, encompassing approximately 1,936 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Sleaford Navigation Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • New Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sleaford Navigation?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Sleaford Navigation reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 303 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sleaford Navigation witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Sleaford Navigation experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 250 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sleaford Navigation witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Sleaford Navigation has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sleaford Navigation Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sleaford Navigation has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 6.71 ranking 19th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Sleaford Navigation crimes were 303. The crime rate of Sleaford Navigation in 2024 was 156.46 (year) or 13.04 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sleaford Navigation were around 250 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.09 (year) or 10.76 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sleaford Navigation)CrimesRank (Sleaford Navigation)CrimesRank (Sleaford Navigation)
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
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
North Hykeham Forum7 22106 23109 20
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

Sleaford Navigation 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 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order 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 Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 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 (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20247

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20259
March 20258
February 202511
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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
October 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Sleaford Navigation in July 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. New Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hussey Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Cromwell Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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