Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, South Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.02 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Lane with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Croake Hill with total crimes: 3

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 135 crimes compared to 400.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Castle recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Castle had fewer crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 105 crimes compared to 304. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Castle recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Castle has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 0.22 ranking 18th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 135. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 105 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)CrimesRank (Castle)
Grantham St Wulfram's77 11,568 11,200 1
Grantham Springfield72 21,124 2881 2
Grantham St Vincent's64 31,093 3860 3
Stamford St Mary's63 4984 4695 4
Grantham Earlesfield44 7915 5551 5
Bourne East44 5477 7306 8
Market & West Deeping36 9511 6380 6
Grantham Harrowby44 6460 8345 7
Peascliffe & Ridgeway37 8336 12276 11
Glen22 16264 15299 9
Belvoir29 10420 9267 14
Bourne Austerby29 11419 10293 10
Stamford St George's26 15392 11268 13
Isaac Newton26 14253 18269 12
Lincrest27 12177 21138 22
Bourne West10 28300 13235 16
Deeping St James27 13254 16263 15
Grantham Barrowby Gate14 20276 14209 17
Belmont16 19254 17173 19
Stamford All Saints18 17179 20111 24
Stamford St John's14 21171 22175 18
Viking12 24247 19167 20
Casewick3 30137 23147 21
Dole Wood14 22101 2976 29
Morton10 26135 24111 23
Grantham Arnoldfield13 23105 28101 26
Aveland11 2587 3094 27
Toller10 27131 2685 28
Loveden Heath5 29105 2754 30

Castle 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 (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
November 20243
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Castle in May 2025

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

1. School Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Croake Hill (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. St John'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Willoughby Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dark Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tanners' Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Barn Owl Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Colsterworth Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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