Crime Rate in Sleaford Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sleaford Castle

The total recorded crimes in Sleaford Castle, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sleaford Castle crime rate of 7.69 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 Sleaford Castle, encompassing approximately 7,801 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sleaford Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1517 with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Sleaford Castle?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Sleaford Castle reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 767 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sleaford Castle witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Sleaford Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 563 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sleaford Castle witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Sleaford Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sleaford Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sleaford Castle has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 7.69 ranking 1th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Sleaford Castle crimes were 767. The crime rate of Sleaford Castle in 2024 was 98.32 (year) or 8.19 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sleaford Castle were around 563 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.17 (year) or 6.01 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sleaford Castle)CrimesRank (Sleaford Castle)CrimesRank (Sleaford Castle)
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
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

Sleaford Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 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 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (60 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 202511
February 20257
January 20257
December 20246
November 20247
October 202415
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 202460
May 202415

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202513
March 202512
February 202514
January 202513
December 202410
November 202425
October 202416
September 202429
August 202414
July 202415
June 202428
May 202423

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20247
November 20244
October 202410
September 202414
August 202412
July 20243
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202510
February 202512
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20249
August 20247
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

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
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sleaford Castle in May 2025

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

1. B1517 (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. George Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. South Gate (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
9. Alexandra Square (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Linnet Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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