Crime Rate in Sleaford Holdingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sleaford Holdingham

The total recorded crimes in Sleaford Holdingham, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sleaford Holdingham crime rate of 20.10 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 Holdingham, encompassing approximately 1,144 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Sleaford Holdingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cherry Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hazel Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Peake Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sleaford Holdingham?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Sleaford Holdingham reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 401 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sleaford Holdingham witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Sleaford Holdingham experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 253 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sleaford Holdingham witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sleaford Holdingham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sleaford Holdingham has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 20.10 ranking 8th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Sleaford Holdingham crimes were 401. The crime rate of Sleaford Holdingham in 2024 was 350.37 (year) or 29.20 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sleaford Holdingham were around 253 crimes with yearly crime rate of 221.06 (year) or 18.42 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sleaford Holdingham)CrimesRank (Sleaford Holdingham)CrimesRank (Sleaford Holdingham)
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
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 Holdingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 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 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202517
February 202510
January 202511
December 20246
November 202416
October 202413
September 202416
August 202421
July 20247
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sleaford Holdingham in May 2025

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

1. Cherry Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
2. Hazel Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Peake Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Lincoln Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Cedar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jubilee Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beech Rise (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Ashby Court (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
9. Woodside Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Ripon Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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