Crime Rate in Viking: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Viking

The total recorded crimes in Viking, South Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Viking crime rate of 0.59 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Viking Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oster Fen Lane with total crimes: 3
  • High Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Old Hall Spinney with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Viking has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 ranking 21th 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.

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
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
Castle11 23135 25105 25
Grantham Arnoldfield4 28105 28101 26
Aveland6 2687 3094 27
Dole Wood4 29101 2976 29

Viking Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20245
June 202424
April 20247

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
July 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Viking in March 2025

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

1. Oster Fen Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Meadow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Old Hall Spinney (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hough Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Riverview (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Valley Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Brunts Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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