Crime Rate in Sleaford Westholme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sleaford Westholme

The total recorded crimes in Sleaford Westholme, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sleaford Westholme crime rate of 4.66 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Sleaford Westholme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • The Hedgerows with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the North Kesteven.

    • 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 areas in the North Kesteven.

  • 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 May 2025 the Sleaford Westholme has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 4.66 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sleaford Westholme)CrimesRank (Sleaford Westholme)CrimesRank (Sleaford Westholme)
Sleaford Castle60 1767 1563 1
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
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 Westholme Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 202411
September 202420
August 20246
July 20247
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202517
February 202516
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202515
March 202515
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202413
October 202419
September 202419
August 202415
July 202420
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sleaford Westholme in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Shoplifting2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
3. The Hedgerows (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Tennyson Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. North Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Mill Field Terrace (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. North Gate (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Tamer Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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