Crime Rate in Dole Wood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dole Wood

The total recorded crimes in Dole Wood, South Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dole Wood crime rate of 31.90 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 Dole Wood, encompassing approximately 125 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Dole Wood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elsea Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Main Road with total crimes: 1
  • Swift Way with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dole Wood?

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

  • Relative to South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Dole Wood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 101 crimes compared to 400.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dole Wood recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Dole Wood had fewer crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 76 crimes compared to 304. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dole Wood recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dole Wood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dole Wood has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 31.90 ranking 30th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Dole Wood crimes were 101. The crime rate of Dole Wood in 2024 was 805.42 (year) or 67.12 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dole Wood were around 76 crimes with yearly crime rate of 606.06 (year) or 50.51 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dole Wood)CrimesRank (Dole Wood)CrimesRank (Dole Wood)
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
Viking19 18247 19167 20
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 Wood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 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 Other crime (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Dole Wood in July 2025

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

1. Elsea Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Main Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Swift Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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