Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, South Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 11 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferndale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pridmore Road with total crimes: 2
  • Walsingham Drive with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Castle has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 23th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Kesteven)CrimesRank (South Kesteven)CrimesRank (South Kesteven)
Grantham St Wulfram's109 11,568 11,200 1
Grantham Springfield81 21,124 2881 2
Grantham St Vincent's76 31,093 3860 3
Stamford St Mary's59 4984 4695 4
Grantham Earlesfield51 5915 5551 5
Market & West Deeping31 9511 6380 6
Bourne Austerby51 6419 10293 10
Grantham Harrowby42 7460 8345 7
Bourne East40 8477 7306 8
Glen16 18264 15299 9
Belvoir26 14420 9267 14
Isaac Newton29 10253 18269 12
Peascliffe & Ridgeway22 17336 12276 11
Stamford St George's22 16392 11268 13
Deeping St James28 11254 16263 15
Belmont27 12254 17173 19
Bourne West24 15300 13235 16
Grantham Barrowby Gate26 13276 14209 17
Stamford St John's13 19171 22175 18
Viking12 21247 19167 20
Stamford All Saints3 30179 20111 24
Loveden Heath13 20105 2754 30
Casewick11 24137 23147 21
Lincrest6 27177 21138 22
Toller11 22131 2685 28
Morton8 25135 24111 23
Grantham Arnoldfield4 28105 28101 26
Aveland6 2687 3094 27
Dole Wood4 29101 2976 29

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Ferndale Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Pridmore Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Walsingham Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
4. Swinstead Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Scottlethorpe Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Croake Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. The Paddocks (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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