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 July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham crime rate of 6.47 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Renfrew Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Montrose Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Lollipop Lane with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 6.47 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham)CrimesRank (Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham)CrimesRank (Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham)
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
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme29 10283 10275 7
Heckington Rural23 11321 8188 12
Ruskington31 8250 14231 10
Sleaford Navigation13 19303 9250 9
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 Quarrington and Mareham 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20259
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 20259
April 202514
March 202516
February 20253
January 202510
December 20249
November 202415
October 202412

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20252
October 20245

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 202513
February 20257
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20245

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham in July 2025

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

1. Renfrew Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Montrose Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lollipop Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Balmoral Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stump Cross Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Bonner Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Turnberry Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rauceby (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Arran Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Town Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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