Crime Rate in Cliff Villages: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cliff Villages

The total recorded crimes in Cliff Villages, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cliff Villages crime rate of 41.97 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 Cliff Villages, encompassing approximately 357 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Cliff Villages Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grantham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Cliff Road with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cliff Villages?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Cliff Villages demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 211 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cliff Villages recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Cliff Villages had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 170 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cliff Villages recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cliff Villages Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cliff Villages has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 41.97 ranking 14th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Cliff Villages crimes were 211. The crime rate of Cliff Villages in 2024 was 590.37 (year) or 49.20 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cliff Villages were around 170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 475.66 (year) or 39.64 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cliff Villages)CrimesRank (Cliff Villages)CrimesRank (Cliff Villages)
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
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
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

Cliff Villages Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, 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 (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 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 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 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 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
September 202415
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 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

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Cliff Villages in May 2025

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

1. Grantham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cliff Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. North Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Highcliffe (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. The Link (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Jubilee Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Jubilee Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grantham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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