Alford vs Grantham Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alford vs Grantham Rural North Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alford safer than Grantham Rural North?
Alford has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 353 crimes in the last 12 months. Grantham Rural North has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 679 crimes. Alford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alford vs Grantham Rural North?
Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Grantham Rural North shows -21.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alford and Grantham Rural North?
In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Grantham Rural North, it is Violent Crime (209 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Grantham Rural North?
Alford recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Grantham Rural North recorded 191. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Alford vs Grantham Rural North?
Violent crime in Alford totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 209 in Grantham Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Grantham Rural North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alford recorded 395 crimes (now 353, a change of -10.6%). Grantham Rural North recorded 864 crimes previously (now 679, -21.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Grantham Rural North?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alford has a resolution rate of 50% and Grantham Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alford and Grantham Rural North?
Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Grantham Rural North is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Alford and Grantham Rural North?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Alford or Grantham Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alford and Grantham Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.