Crime Rate in Branston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Branston

The total recorded crimes in Branston, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Branston crime rate of 2.48 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 Branston, encompassing approximately 11,271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Branston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nettleton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Earlsfield with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Branston?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Branston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 256 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Branston witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Branston had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 181 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Branston witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Branston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Branston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Branston has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.48 ranking 5th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Branston crimes were 256. The crime rate of Branston in 2024 was 65.92 (year) or 5.49 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Branston were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.57 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Branston)CrimesRank (Branston)CrimesRank (Branston)
Sleaford Castle60 1767 1563 1
Sleaford Westholme27 6549 3501 2
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
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

Branston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 20259
February 202510
January 202514
December 20247
November 202410
October 20246
September 202412
August 20244
July 202413
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Branston in May 2025

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

1. Nettleton Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Earlsfield (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Abel Smith Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. North Causeway (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Fosters Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Queensway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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