Crime Rate in Viking: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Viking

The total recorded crimes in Viking, South Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Viking crime rate of 0.94 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 Viking, encompassing approximately 20,219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Viking Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hough Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Blind Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Viking?

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

  • Relative to South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Viking demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 247 crimes compared to 400.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Viking recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Viking had fewer crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 167 crimes compared to 304. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Viking recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Viking Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Viking has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 0.94 ranking 18th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Viking crimes were 247. The crime rate of Viking in 2024 was 24.38 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Viking were around 167 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.11 (year) or 1.84 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Viking)CrimesRank (Viking)CrimesRank (Viking)
Grantham St Wulfram's99 11,568 11,200 1
Grantham Springfield88 31,124 2881 2
Grantham St Vincent's92 21,093 3860 3
Stamford St Mary's74 4984 4695 4
Grantham Earlesfield70 5915 5551 5
Market & West Deeping33 11511 6380 6
Belvoir48 6420 9267 14
Grantham Harrowby33 10460 8345 7
Bourne East44 8477 7306 8
Stamford St George's46 7392 11268 13
Glen13 20264 15299 9
Bourne Austerby33 9419 10293 10
Peascliffe & Ridgeway32 12336 12276 11
Isaac Newton18 19253 18269 12
Bourne West27 14300 13235 16
Deeping St James28 13254 16263 15
Grantham Barrowby Gate21 16276 14209 17
Belmont21 15254 17173 19
Castle19 17135 25105 25
Stamford St John's12 23171 22175 18
Stamford All Saints6 26179 20111 24
Casewick12 22137 23147 21
Lincrest6 25177 21138 22
Grantham Arnoldfield13 21105 28101 26
Morton6 27135 24111 23
Toller10 24131 2685 28
Aveland4 2887 3094 27
Loveden Heath4 29105 2754 30
Dole Wood4 30101 2976 29

Viking Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 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 (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
October 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20253
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20253
November 20245
October 20244

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Viking in July 2025

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

1. Hough Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Blind Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Vale View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Mallard Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Riverview (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Valley Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Fen Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Gretton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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