Crime Rate in Sleaford Westholme: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sleaford Westholme

The total recorded crimes in Sleaford Westholme, North Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sleaford Westholme crime rate of 7.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Sleaford Westholme Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Robertson Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area 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 July 2025 the Sleaford Westholme has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 7.60 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sleaford Westholme)CrimesRank (Sleaford Westholme)CrimesRank (Sleaford Westholme)
Sleaford Castle51 2767 1563 1
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East60 1582 2404 3
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
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 Westholme 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 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20255
April 202515
March 202515
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202413
October 202419

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 20259
April 20257
March 202511
February 20254
January 202511
December 202410
November 202410
October 202411

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 20255
April 20259
March 202517
February 202516
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 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

A total of 2 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
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 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

High Crime Locations Sleaford Westholme in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Public order1
2. Robertson Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Elmore Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. North Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
6. Tamer Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Manor Place (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
8. Newfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. B1518 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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