Crime Rate in Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs

The total recorded crimes in Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs crime rate of 32.86 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 Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs, encompassing approximately 912 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibson Green with total crimes: 4
  • Muntjac Way with total crimes: 4
  • Nettleton Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 462 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 370 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 32.86 ranking 4th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs crimes were 462. The crime rate of Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs in 2024 was 506.08 (year) or 42.17 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs were around 370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 405.30 (year) or 33.78 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs)CrimesRank (Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs)CrimesRank (Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs)
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
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

Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (6 incidents).

February 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20248
September 20249
August 20249
July 202414
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20257
February 202515
January 20254
December 202413
November 20245
October 202415
September 202423
August 202412
July 20246
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20248

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs postcode area is presented below.

1. Gibson Green (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Muntjac Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
3. Nettleton Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Newark Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Morton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Electric Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Doe Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Little Thorpe Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. West Field Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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