Crime Rate in Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham

The total recorded crimes in Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham crime rate of 3.45 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 Quarrington and Mareham, encompassing approximately 4,635 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Balmoral Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hood Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 391 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 288 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 3.45 ranking 12th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham crimes were 391. The crime rate of Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham in 2024 was 84.34 (year) or 7.03 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham were around 288 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.12 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham)CrimesRank (Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham)CrimesRank (Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham)
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
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
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

Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202516
February 20253
January 202510
December 20249
November 202415
October 202412
September 202410
August 202415
July 20245
June 202428
May 20248

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 202513
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham in May 2025

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

1. Balmoral Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Hood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Kinross Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Stump Cross Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Selemba Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Discovery Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Newstead Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Copeland Court (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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