Crime Rate in North Kesteven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Kesteven

The total recorded crimes in North Kesteven, UK in January 2026 are around 549 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Kesteven crime rate of 4.65 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 North Kesteven, encompassing approximately 118,072 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (226) incidents (9.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (126) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (40) incidents (42.86% increase)
North Kesteven Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • South Gate with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 7

North Kesteven Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is North Kesteven?

To understand the safety of North Kesteven, we need to analyze North Kesteven crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • North Kesteven has recorded 7,119 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 60.29 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 290 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,499 crimes with a crime rate of 46.57, ranking it 304 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, North Kesteven demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 7119 crimes compared to 11245.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North Kesteven witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Kesteven had fewer crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 5,499 crimes compared to 8,737. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North Kesteven witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, North Kesteven is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, North Kesteven has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

North Kesteven Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Sleaford Castle (45 crimes), and the safest, North Hykeham Witham (3 crimes), is 42 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North Kesteven.

Similarly, the area of Sleaford East (114 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ruskington West & Cranwell (16 crimes), with a difference of 98 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North Kesteven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Sleaford Castle45
Ruskington41
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East40
Heighington and Washingborough39
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham39

Safest Wards:

Waddington West7
Skellingthorpe7
North Hykeham Forum5
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme4
North Hykeham Witham3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sleaford East114
Skellingthorpe, Witham & Bassingham56
Bracebridge Heath & Waddington50
Ruskington North & Billinghay50
Washingborough & Branston42

Safest Areas:

Heckington31
Ruskington South, Leasingham & Osbournby26
North Hykeham South26
Navenby, Harmston & Brant Broughton22
Ruskington West & Cranwell16

North Kesteven Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the North Kesteven has recorded 549 crimes with crime rate of 4.65 ranking 262th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total North Kesteven crimes were 7,119. The crime rate of North Kesteven in 2024 was 60.29 (year) or 5.02 (month) ranking it 290 danzarous in the UK. North Kesteven ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Kesteven were around 5,499 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.57 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 304 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, North Kesteven ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of North Kesteven

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
South Holland584 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven788 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey635 59,006 47,348 4
Boston696 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey986 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,203 118,953 114,313 1

North Kesteven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (226 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (126 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 206 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (198 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (181 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (108 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (190 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (118 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (212 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (186 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 250 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 171 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (187 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (162 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (188 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (145 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (198 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (133 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (191 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (107 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 169 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 83 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2396 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 199.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026226
December 2025206
November 2025198
October 2025181
September 2025190
August 2025212
July 2025250
June 2025187
May 2025188
April 2025198
March 2025191
February 2025169

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20251

A total of 421 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 202530
November 202549
October 202540
September 202522
August 202526
July 202530
June 202526
May 202531
April 202532
March 202558
February 202551

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20252
October 20252
September 20254
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 432 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202640
December 202528
November 202540
October 202549
September 202528
August 202546
July 202528
June 202543
May 202542
April 202534
March 202527
February 202527

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20254
October 20252
September 20255
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 1508 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 186 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026126
December 202591
November 202578
October 2025108
September 2025118
August 2025186
July 2025171
June 2025162
May 2025145
April 2025133
March 2025107
February 202583

A total of 229 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202529
November 202525
October 202523
September 202518
August 202524
July 202520
June 202512
May 202511
April 202513
March 202515
February 202514

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202617
December 202520
November 202528
October 202524
September 20257
August 202515
July 202513
June 20256
May 20259
April 20257
March 202524
February 202513

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20255
May 20252
April 20252

A total of 333 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 202523
November 202523
October 202542
September 202531
August 202527
July 202524
June 202530
May 202529
April 202541
March 202521
February 202522

A total of 356 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202627
December 202523
November 202532
October 202537
September 202535
August 202535
July 202529
June 202530
May 202526
April 202530
March 202522
February 202530

A total of 182 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202517
November 202517
October 202517
September 202514
August 202512
July 202515
June 202513
May 202514
April 20255
March 202521
February 202514

A total of 92 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20257
November 20257
October 20254
September 202510
August 202517
July 202511
June 20252
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20257

High Crime Locations North Kesteven in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
2. South Gate (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bourne Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
6. Main Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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