Crime Rate in Sleaford Westholme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sleaford Westholme

The total recorded crimes in Sleaford Westholme, North Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sleaford Westholme crime rate of 8.81 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 Westholme, encompassing approximately 5,789 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Sleaford Westholme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Sleaford Westholme?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Sleaford Westholme reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 549 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sleaford Westholme witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sleaford Westholme experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 501 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sleaford Westholme witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sleaford Westholme Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sleaford Westholme has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 8.81 ranking 1th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Sleaford Westholme crimes were 549. The crime rate of Sleaford Westholme in 2024 was 94.82 (year) or 7.90 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sleaford Westholme were around 501 crimes with yearly crime rate of 86.53 (year) or 7.21 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Kesteven)CrimesRank (North Kesteven)CrimesRank (North Kesteven)
Sleaford Castle42 3767 1563 1
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 Witham6 2479 2550 26

Sleaford Westholme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 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 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 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 Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202413
October 202419
September 202419
August 202415
July 202420
June 202430
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 129 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 202411
September 202420
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 202414
April 20243

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sleaford Westholme in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
4. North Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Robertson Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Toft Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. B1518 (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. B1518 (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Gate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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