Crime Rate in Skellingthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skellingthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Skellingthorpe, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skellingthorpe crime rate of 10.60 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 Skellingthorpe, encompassing approximately 755 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Skellingthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hampden Close with total crimes: 1
  • Stoney Yard with total crimes: 1

How safe is Skellingthorpe?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Skellingthorpe demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 155 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Skellingthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Skellingthorpe had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 97 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Skellingthorpe recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Skellingthorpe Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Skellingthorpe has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 10.60 ranking 23th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Skellingthorpe crimes were 155. The crime rate of Skellingthorpe in 2024 was 205.30 (year) or 17.11 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skellingthorpe were around 97 crimes with yearly crime rate of 128.48 (year) or 10.71 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skellingthorpe)CrimesRank (Skellingthorpe)CrimesRank (Skellingthorpe)
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
Cliff Villages15 14211 16170 15
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell13 17113 22142 19
Bassingham and Brant Broughton10 22147 19152 18
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

Skellingthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 3 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Vehicle crime 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 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Skellingthorpe in May 2025

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

1. Martin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Hampden Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Stoney Yard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Old Pits Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Jerusalem (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Foxfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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