Crime Rate in Skellingthorpe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skellingthorpe

The total recorded crimes in Skellingthorpe, North Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skellingthorpe crime rate of 23.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Skellingthorpe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moss Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Old Oak Rise with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Skellingthorpe has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 23.84 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skellingthorpe)CrimesRank (Skellingthorpe)CrimesRank (Skellingthorpe)
Sleaford Castle51 2767 1563 1
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East60 1582 2404 3
Sleaford Westholme44 3549 3501 2
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs41 4462 4370 4
North Hykeham Memorial33 7386 7292 5
Sleaford Holdingham35 6401 5253 8
North Hykeham Mill35 5263 12166 17
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham30 9391 6288 6
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme29 10283 10275 7
Heckington Rural23 11321 8188 12
Ruskington31 8250 14231 10
Sleaford Navigation13 19303 9250 9
North Hykeham Moor14 17244 15191 11
Heighington and Washingborough16 16268 11167 16
Branston23 12256 13181 13
Metheringham14 18199 17178 14
Bassingham and Brant Broughton17 14147 19152 18
Cliff Villages17 15211 16170 15
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell12 20113 22142 19
North Hykeham Forum7 22106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme5 26139 2083 22
Osbournby10 21116 2182 23
Leasingham and Rauceby7 2349 2654 25
Waddington West6 2579 2462 24
North Hykeham Witham6 2479 2550 26

Skellingthorpe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
October 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Skellingthorpe in July 2025

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

1. Moss Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Old Oak Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Stoney Yard (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Jerusalem Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Martin Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queensway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jerusalem (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Jerusalem (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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